New Study Adds Momentum To Return Of Passenger Rail To Wyoming, Montana

Efforts to restore passenger rail service through Montana and Wyoming continue to build, as The Cowboy State Daily reports on growing support for the return of the North Coast Hiawatha and the development of a Billings-to-El Paso corridor.

The Federal Railroad Administration’s Long-Distance Service Study identified both routes as candidates for restoration, reinforcing the role of intercity rail in connecting rural communities, boosting local economies, and expanding transportation options. Read more.