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" ... This could help solve a problem that has long strained Chicago's economy. The 30-hour average wait time through the city is equivalent to the 30 hours it takes trains to go from Chicago to the East Coast, and only 18 hours less than the average train travel time between Los Angeles and Chicago. Indeed, when it comes to train travel, Chicago really is a knot in the middle of the country. According to a report commissioned by Amtrak, the knot causes nearly $800 billion annually in "economic vulnerability," and hurts 6 industries--agriculture, natural resources, automotive, manufacturing, retail and services-- that combine for 85% of U.S. domestic product. The bottleneck has worsened recently because of more post-recession economic activity; greater use of freight rail to transport crude oil; and the datedness of Chicagoland's rail infrastructure. The Second City's harsh winters exacerbate the problem, as major snowstorms harm railroads' safety and efficiency. ... "