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$75 Billion ‘Connect US’ Plan Would Expand Amtrak Service All Over the Country – (Except for Montana!)

June 22, 2021/

Big Sky Rail Authority
New attention for a plan to greatly expand Amtrak service in dozens of cities and regions around the United States.

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All Aboard Montana! Let’s make 2021 the year of passenger rail in Montana and across the Greater Northwest Region.

National association recognizes Missoula County in southern passenger rail push

Commissioner Dave Strohmaier, who has spearheaded the effort and currently serves as the rail authority’s inaugural president, called the achievement a team effort that spans the state from east to west.


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