The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority gained another member this week, netting the seat of Montana state government.

Landing Lewis and Clark County marked what members of the rail authority described as a milestone, and it may not be the last.

“This is big news to finally have the county that is home to the seat of state government actively involved in this effort,” said Missoula County Commissioner Dave Strohmaier. “Farther east, Carbon County is also moving down this track.”

By Martin Kidston