SuperUser Account / Friday, May 20, 2011 / Categories: News Archives Updated chart on HSIPR awards to Midwestern states Midwestern states have received awards of more than $2.5 billion to date from the federal High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) program. The Midwest's plans for fast, frequent passenger rail service across the region are starting to be realized. The federal funding will facilitate important improvements to key corridors and stations, as well as allow for joint equipment purchases of next generation passenger rail trainsets and locomotives. The attached updated chart reflects awards announced May 9, as well as redistributed funding from previous award announcements. Previous Article Midwest receives more than one-third of new federal funds for HSIPR Next Article MIPRC Commissioners meet with Members of Congress to stress importance of federal commitment to passenger rail development 3332