Company To Build Trains In Milwaukee
Plant Could Employ About 125 People
Updated: 3:49 pm CST March 2, 2010
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READ: Visit Channel 3000's Politics SectionREAD: Channel 3000's "Reality Check" SeriesINTERACTIVE: Write Your Rep.VISIT: Follow Money In PoliticsMILWAUKEE -- Gov. Jim Doyle said that a Spanish train company will create 125 new jobs at its new assembly plant in Milwaukee.The Talgo plant is expected to begin production in November at the former Tower Automotive site.Doyle said on Tuesday at a news conference in Milwaukee that Talgo's decision to locate in Wisconsin means the state will lead the way in high speed rail production.Talgo executive Antonio Perez said the company chose Milwaukee because of its harbor and its proximity to a local rail station.Wisconsin has a $47 million deal with Talgo to build two 14-car trains for Amtrak's Milwaukee-to-Chicago line. It also has an option for two additional trains to serve a Milwaukee-to-Madison route.
Previous Stories:
- February 25, 2010: Waterloo Residents Voice Concerns About High-Speed Rail
- February 16, 2010: Budget Committee Approves Money For High-Speed Rail
- January 30, 2010: Madison Mayor Wants 2 High-Speed Rail Stations
- January 29, 2010: Wisconsin To Receive Millions For Passenger Rails
- January 28, 2010: Commuter Rail Advocates Optimistic Following High-Speed Rail News
- January 19, 2010: Doyle Announces Bill To Create Transit Authority For SE Wisconsin
- December 29, 2009: Plans Evolve For High-Speed Rail From Minnesota To Illinois
- September 8, 2009: Doyle Proposes RTA For Southeastern Wisconsin
- August 5, 2009: Wis. Lawmakers Approve No-Bid Contract For Rail Cars
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