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City of Helena Joins Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority

August 15, 2024

The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority (BSPRA) announced today that the City of Helena has officially joined as a government partner, marking a crucial development in efforts to revitalize passenger rail service to southern Montana and the Greater Northwest. This rail corridor, known as the Big Sky North Coast Corridor, once operated as the North Coast Hiawatha until its discontinuation by Amtrak in 1979.

With Helena’s inclusion, BSPRA now encompasses 19 member counties, three tribal nations, and several ex officio members, reinforcing its commitment to restoring a vital transportation link stretching from Chicago to Seattle and Portland.

“We are thrilled to welcome Helena to the Authority,” said BSPRA Chairman Dave Strohmaier. “This partnership highlights the growing momentum for bringing passenger rail service back to southern Montana. The benefits of rail are multifaceted, impacting passenger travel, infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, and access to essential services.”

Helena Mayor Wilmot Collins praised the development, emphasizing the historical significance and future benefits of restoring passenger rail service. “Restoring passenger rail would provide affordable, year-round transportation options, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and stimulate tourism and economic growth in Lewis and Clark County,” Collins said. The City of Helena has also submitted a letter of support for the rail restoration to Federal Railroad Administration Administrator Amit Bose.

By: DNU staff

Filed Under: Featured, News

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