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Jefferson City could get high-speed train service
Posted: 03.29.2011 at 1:32 PM Updated: 03.30.2011 at 2:05 PM
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The current KC to St. Louis Amtrak train route passes through Jefferson City. MoDOT said it is too early to say if the proposed high-speed line will follow the same route.
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Missouri seeks $1 billion to build new high-speed rail line between Kansas City and St. Louis.

UPDATE: Wednesday 2:05 p.m.: MoDOT official says current Amtrak route through Jefferson City not well suited for high-speed rail.

Would you ditch your car and ride the high-speed train to get to KC or St. Louis?
Would you ditch your car and ride the high-speed train to get to KC or St. Louis?

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