Wisconsin Gov.-elect Scott Walker is reportedly reconsidering his opposition to federal funding for high-speed rail. Facing pressure from Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, and the Wisconsin Democratic Party, Walker now says he may accept the funding to upgrade existing rail lines. Studies have shown that rail usage in Wisconsin has outpaced the national average. From FY 205 to FY 2009 every Wisconsin station's growth outpaced the national growth of 7.1 percent over the same period.