Durbin, Duckworth, Budzinski Announce $5 Million For University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign To Establish National University Rail Center Of Excellence

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"Students and faculty at the University of Illinois lead the way in 21stcentury research and technology every day -- and it's only fitting we tap their expertise to help bring our rail system into the future. I'm thrilled to see my alma mater selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation to spearhead a National University Rail Center of Excellence with partners across the country. I look forward to seeing the hard work of our Illini improve safety and efficiency in this critical national industry."

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