Restoring Passenger Trains to Southern Montana Rails
Service ended 45 years ago and together, we can bring it back.
The Greater Northwest Passenger Rail Map Collection is Here!
Restoring Passenger Rail to Southern Montana and Beyond
Livingston Depot Center, Livingston, Montana Photo Credit: Ron Reiring of Burbank, California
Traveling through seven states, Amtrak’s North Coast Limited/Hiawatha connected Chicago, Illinois to Seattle, Washington. Operating for more than 80 years, the discontinuation of this line in 1979 severed access to passenger rail to the largest cities in Montana and North Dakota and small towns in between. As a result, a vast expanse of the Greater Northwest Region lacks passenger rail service.
As a result, a vast expanse of the Greater Northwest Region lacks passenger rail service. The benefits of restored service are many.
Today, more than 2,000 miles from the Great Lake to the Pacific and 800 miles from Great Falls to Denver no longer have access to passenger rail service. It’s time to provide passenger rail service to all of America.
Photo Credit: Loco Steve
Creates jobs
Generates $271 million in economic impact a year
Provides affordable, safe, clean transportation year-round for healthcare, education, commerce, and tourism
Upgrades rail lines for freight and passenger service
The Benefits of Restoring Passenger Rail
Passenger Rail Gains Steam Across the Region and in Congress
Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) addresses the 2022 Greater Northwest Passenger Rail Summit
Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) addresses the 2022 Greater Northwest Passenger Rail Summit
Governor Doug Burgum (R-ND) addressing the 2022 Greater Northwest Passenger Rail Summit
Thank You To Our Business Partners
For your commitment and investment in this important work. We couldn't do it without you!
