Possible Passenger Rail Service Could Benefit Flathead Reservation

A series of public meetings took place in Ronan, Lame Deer, Paradise, Forsyth, and Glendive to address the future of the region’s Passenger Rail Service with the shared vision of “Together, we can bring it back.”

The key discussions during the meetings centered around the reasons for advocating passenger rail service. Participants, both in person and virtually, engaged in conversations regarding the value that passenger rail would bring to Montana, its communities, and individuals.

The implementation of passenger rail in southern Montana offers a myriad of benefits, including job creation, substantial annual economic impact, affordable and safe transportation options for various sectors, and the enhancement of rail infrastructure to support both freight and passenger services. Moreover, the recent meeting in Ronan provided an opportunity for public discussion, shedding light on numerous additional benefits associated with the proposed rail project. Read More