How will a high-speed rail line benefit Minnesota?
Minnesota would significantly benefit from high-speed rail in the Midwest, as it would lead to an increase in jobs, population, commerce and business opportunities that would help the entire region grow and prosper. The new Twin Cities to Chicago route would also benefit the thousands of Minnesotans who travel between the two Metropolitan areas every year. The reduction in travel time would provide a safe, cost-effective alternative to driving or flying. A high-speed alternative will not only positively enhance the quality of life for many Minnesotans, but it will lead to an increased level of business activity, including tourism, from Chicago that will benefit the urban, suburban and rural communities along the Corridor. The River Route will increase economic gains leading to nearly 1,600 new permanent jobs, millions in extra household income as well as the potential for business that will be able to ship and receive through freight rail, as well as job growth and economic development
