Even with Amtrak announcing major service cuts, Missoula County Commissioner Dave Strohmaier remains convinced restoration of passenger rail service across Montana’s “southern route” is a bold step for the state’s economic future.

Our world, and the economy, may have changed dramatically in the past three months — and could still change more in the months to come. But Strohmaier believes restoration of passenger rail service through Missoula is the key to the future.

By: Dennis Bragg