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How Likely is Passenger Rail through Missoula and Middle Montana? Zoom Recording

March 23, 2023 /

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Passenger rail through Missoula is unlikely to happen anytime soon, says railroad veteran Mark Meyer. We discussed the reasons why with this long-time passenger rail advocate on Zoom on March 21st

Mark Meyer is a Montana native with a 40-year career with BN and BNSF, primarily in railroad operations. Immediately prior to his retirement he oversaw the management of the locomotive fleet on BNSF’s North Region, which included all of Montana (and BNSF trains operating on Montana Rail Link through Missoula). A staunch advocate for passenger trains, he has studied the trials and tribulations of Amtrak throughout its 52-year history.

Here is the Zoom meeting recording Passcode: #C1%%URE

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