News Category: Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority

Invisible Solar Panels Hide In Railroad Tracks To Thwart Critics

The latest demonstration of photovoltaic ingenuity comes from the Swiss firm Sun-Ways, which is piloting a system to hide solar panels in plain sight, in between railway tracks.

Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority Fall 2024 Update

Since receiving the Corridor ID grant, BSPRA has been actively collaborating with stakeholders, including state and local governments, transportation authorities, and community organizations, to gather input and ensure that the restored route will serve the needs of all residents. Public meetings and outreach efforts have been critical in shaping the vision for the Big Sky North Coast Corridor as community feedback continues to guide the development of the SDP.

Big Sky North Coast Corridor ID Expects To Complete Step 1 Around May 2025

Consultants for the Big Sky North Coast program estimated completion of Corridor ID Step 1 in April or May 2025. This is the first of the seven Corridor ID routes affecting Wisconsin to estimate a Step 1 completion date.

The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority’s Progress on the Corridor ID Program: Advancing Rail Connectivity Across Rural Communities

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Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority Selects David Evans and Associates, Inc. for Corridor Identification Program Support

The Big Sky North Coast Corridor stretches from Seattle to Chicago, traversing up to eight states, including southern Montana and North Dakota. It represents a landmark in the expansion of the U.S. rail system.

The Montana AFL-CIO, through the District 19 IAMAW, joins Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority as an ex officio member by unanimous vote.

We are thrilled to announce that the AFL-CIO, through District 19 IAMAW, has joined Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority as an ex officio member by unanimous vote.