Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority to host annual conference Aug. 9

Federal railroad Administration Administrator Amit Bose and Surface Transportation Board Vice Chair Karen Hedlund are among scheduled speakers at the third annual conference of the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority, set for Wednesday, Aug. 9, at the Hotel Finlen in Butte.

The conference will bring together passenger advocates, government officials, railroad representatives, and others interested in the authority’s efforts to restore passenger service on the former route of the North Coast Hiawatha, as well as other passenger routes. The authority’s monthly board meeting will be part of the day’s schedule. Read more.