Montana Rail Support Group Holds Meeting in Billings

“In some small communities in eastern Montana, people who live there have to drive 175, 200 miles into Billings to catch a flight or see a doctor,” Strohmaier said. He spoke about the environmental aspects of having a passenger rail service. “Whether it’s a freight train or a passenger train, it’s much more efficient and environmentally friendly than moving goods and people on our roads,” Strohmaier said.

In Montana, 18 counties have signed on to support the plan, including three tribes, Amtrak, BNSF Railway and the Montana Department of Transportation. Yellowstone County is one of the big exceptions. Read more