New Mexico train riders want investment in high-speed rail
Two bills pre-filed in the state Legislature ahead of the session that starts Tuesday may pave the way for expanded rail service in New Mexico.
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Missoula to partner with counties to close gaps in American Trail
The Great American Trail, which runs from D.C. to Seattle, would connect 35 rural towns along a 220-mile route through western Montana.
Federal Railroad Admin to Big Sky Passenger Rail: Stay engaged as study moves forward
The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority is pushing to ensure the old North Coast Hiawatha is included in November, when the Federal Railroad Administration submits its final Amtrak Daily Long Distance Service Study to Congress.
With funding available, Montana rail authority waiting for federal study
A federal funding package announced last week to expand and modernize intercity passenger rail is just one piece of a larger package being watched by the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority, it's chairman said this week.
US transportation officials announce funding for passenger rail restoration, improvements
Selected projects will improve existing rail corridors and create new ones, broadening access to intercity passenger rail services for communities across the country.
U.S. House to intervene in rail workers strike, heeding Biden call
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday said the House will take up legislation to ratify an agreement between rail workers and operators in order to avert a nationwide rail strike.
Missoula County reappoints Strohmaier to Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority
Commissioner Strohmaier spearhead the authority's formation back in 2019 and was appointed chair of the authority's board upon the selection of officers in 2021.
Missoula County Commissioner Strohmaier begins second term with high hopes, broad vision
Fresh off a successful run for reelection, Missoula County Commissioner Dave Strohmaier plans to pick up where his first term ended – moving the county forward and facing its challenges.
Montana rail authority applies for $15M grant for BNSF to improve Empire Builder route
he Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority on Wednesday agreed to apply for a federal grant to make improvements to rail infrastructure along the Hi-Line to benefit the existing Empire Builder.
Unions vote down contracts, renewing threat of rail shutdown
Six weeks ago, railroads, labor leaders and the White House celebrated a deal to avert a nationwide railroad strike. Now workers are saying "not so fast."