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...especially now that the The FRA is exploring what could be Amtrak 's biggest expansion in decades. And as Stan Parker reports, some Montanans hope all this momentum could put southern Montana back on the passenger rail map.

Selection for Corridor ID funds designates the North Coast Hiawatha route for inclusion in long-term passenger rail project development and marks a significant milestone in bringing passenger rail back to southern Montana. ow.ly/ctCu50QgeBM

Big news—44 years in the making! tester.senate.gov/newsroom/press…

Old North Coast Hiawatha rail route takes a giant step towards reinstatement kfyrtv.com/2023/12/11/old…

The North Coast Hiawatha route was in service during the 1970s, providing passenger rail service from Chicago to Seattle, following along Interstates 94 and 90 through North Dakota and Montana. - KFYR-TV #allaboard #bigskyrail ow.ly/nR0Z50Qiyb8

Thanks to Dennis Bragg and @NewstalkKVGO "In a major step forward for the restoration of passenger rail service across Montana's "Southern Route", the federal government agrees to inject a significant investment into pursuing the idea." ow.ly/uFNa50QiVHG

From Clark Fork Valley Press & Mineral Independent: “We just crossed a major hurdle in our work to restore passenger rail service to southern Montana when we learned of our inclusion in the Corridor ID Program,” smiled BigSkyRailMT chair Dave Strohmaier. ow.ly/Bqxj50QjnTL

“When the train last ran in 1975, it was called the North Coast Hiawatha. It would basically follow I-90 and I-94 down along that part of North Dakota,” said Marc Magliari, a spokesman for Amtrak. "But it does not affect whether you still have service.” ow.ly/C21850QjnZK

Amtrak Route Stopped In 1970’s Could Return to ND and Montana - KVRR TV Gov. Doug Burgum kvrr.com/2023/12/12/amt…

"Now I know Amtrak isn't your problem, but trains are part of your mojo. When you bought BNSF Railway, you called it an all-in wager on the economic future of the U.S." FYI Last Week Tonight ow.ly/agey50Qm0aJ

We are pleased to share the recordings from our June 7th Annual Conference. Thanks to all who joined in person and virtually, who presented and shared their expertise, and to all who supported our mission via sponsorship. We are grateful. #AllAboard ow.ly/5g4n50SscJb

We are pleased to share that @Bigsky55plus offers its support to Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority. Its vision includes policy reforms that generate government actions to effectively bolster markets and provide adequate public services in the 21st century.

This is beautifully done and should be bookmarked and shared widely. Kudos to U.S. Department of Transportation and The FRA We will be referred to as the Big Sky North Coast Corridor. #traintravel #climate #publictransporation #railway #bigskyrail ow.ly/fNPu50SLyM1

The Malta, MT Project is a $18.6 million initiative to improve railroad infrastructure on BNSF’s Milk River Subdivision, benefiting freight and intercity passenger service. Key Stakeholders are Amtrak, BigSkyRailMT, BNSF Railway, and the City of Malta, MT.

🌟 A Season of Connection 🌟 🚉 Across miles and moments, we celebrate the journeys that bring us closer together. 🎁 May your holidays be filled with warmth, wonder, and shared joy.

Thursday night! @eabigskyrailmt

Passenger rail isn’t just about getting from A to B—it’s about connection, community, and opportunity. 🎙️ Dave Strohmaier joins Solutionary Rail’s #RailBite to discuss restoring long-distance rail in Montana & beyond. Listen here: tinyurl.com/27yzm4mp #ReconnectAmerica

Dave Strohmaier said “We are delighted to see the broad bipartisan support for passenger rail in Montana and look forward to getting this over the final finish line in the House and to the Senate!”

Montana’s ready to roll. We’re working with federal partners to ensure passenger rail has a future in Big Sky Country. Reconnecting communities, building opportunity. #PassengerRail #MontanaRail #BSPRA tinyurl.com/mry5sr5b

Still on track — and picking up steam. Phase II of the Big Sky Corridor ID launches this summer. Livingston remains a key stop on the path to restoring long-distance rail across Montana. tinyurl.com/ytuskbhz #PassengerRail #BigSkyRail #Montana