Durbin, Duckworth, Budzinski Announce $5 Million For University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign To Establish National University Rail Center Of Excellence
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Issues: Higher Education Infrastructure
"Our railways have always been the backbone of America, connecting communities, powering industries, and propelling our economyforward. Yet, with the evolving demands of the 21stcentury, there is an urgent need to modernize and optimize our rail systems. The National University Rail Center of Excellence, led by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, will harness the collective wisdom of academia, industry experts, and government agencies to tackle the challenges facing our passenger and freight rail transportation systems, ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliability are at the core of its mission."
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