Red Wing expects benefits from second train to Chicago
Rivertowns.net - March 16, 2021 Frequent freight rail service in Red Wing supports the city’s economy and builds opportunities for...
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Mar 16, 2021
La Crescent Council supports increased passenger railway project
La Crosse Tribune - March 15, 2021 A long-discussed second railway line may be in the area’s future. At last week’s meeting, the La...
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Mar 16, 2021
Senator Miller authors bill to fund Minnesota's share of rail infrastructure upgrades in Winona and
MNSRC - March 15, 2021 Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) has introduced a bipartisan bill that would fund the state’s share of a...
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Mar 15, 2021
Rail advocates make case for second Twin Cities-Chicago passenger train
Post Bulletin - March 15, 2021 Rail advocates met online Thursday to talk about a proposed second Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago passenger...
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Mar 12, 2021
Great Attendance at TCMC Second Train Red Wing Virtual Town Forum
On Thursday, March 11, more than 50 attendees took part in the virtual town forum “TCMC Second Train - What’s in it for Red Wing”...
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Mar 12, 2021
2nd daily Amtrak train proposed between Twin Cities and Chicago
KTSP - March 11, 2021 A second Amtrak train could be running between the Twin Cities and Chicago. The Great River Rail Commission is...
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Mar 11, 2021
Southeast Minnesotans could have another option to get to Chicago
KTTC - March 11, 2021 As many Americans await the chance to travel once again, southeast Minnesota could have another option to get to...
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Mar 10, 2021
Virtual town forum on TCMC Second Train: What's in it for Winona?
Winona Post - March 10, 21 The public is invited to learn more about the proposed Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago (TCMC) Second Train at a...
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Mar 8, 2021
Virtual forums to explain proposed Second Train Cities-Chicago train
Yahoo! News - March 4, 2021 The public can learn more about a proposed Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago (TCMC) Second Train during hour-long...
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Mar 8, 2021
Touting a second daily train, Great River Rail Commission urged Red Wing to get onboard
RiverTowns.net - March 7, 2021 The hope is to build upon Amtrak’s Empire Builder, bringing a second train through Red Wing. Area...
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Mar 4, 2021
Virtual forums to explain proposed second Twin Cities-Chicago train
Post Bulletin - March 4, 2021 The public can learn more about a proposed Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago (TCMC) Second Train during...
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Mar 2, 2021
Minnesota's Walz includes second Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago train in bonding proposal
Progressive Railroading - February 25, 2021 Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Feb. 22 released a $518 million capital investment bonding...
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Jan 19, 2021
Great River Rail Commission reelects officers
Progressive Railroading - January 19, 2020 The Great River Rail Commission has reelected Mark Vaughan and Paul Drotos, who each begin...
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Jan 8, 2021
St. Paul City Council optimistic rates, challenged by 2021
Pioneer Press - January 8, 2021 In St. Paul, Jane Prince is thinking of upgrading an antiquated city fire station tucked into a working...
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Nov 13, 2020
Opinion: What a well-funded passenger rail system could look like in the Midwest under 'Amtrak Joe'
MinnPost - November 13, 2020 ...Yet the possibility of rail improvements is on the horizon. Earlier this year, the Federal Railroad...
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Nov 5, 2020
Minnesota funding for second train to Chicago thwarted
Star Tribune - November 4, 2020 Supporters of a proposed second round-trip train between the Twin Cities and Chicago are determined to...
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Oct 28, 2020
Bonding bill snub holds up second Amtrak train between St. Paul and Chicago
Pioneer Press - October 27, 2020 A proposed second train between St. Paul and Chicago will be delayed after the Minnesota Legislature...
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Oct 21, 2020
Legislature: Stop sidetracking passenger rail in Minnesota
MinnPost - October 20, 2020 After four bitterly partisan special sessions, the Minnesota legislators succeeded in passing a public works...
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Oct 2, 2020
Second daily round-trip train between Twin Cities, Chicago edges closer to reality
Star Tribune - October 3, 2020 Longstanding efforts to add a second daily Amtrak train between the Twin Cities and Chicago received a big...
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Oct 1, 2020
Wisconsin-Minnesota passenger rail project selected to receive $31.8 million federal grant
Lodi Enterprise - October 2, 2020 The joint Wisconsin-Minnesota Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago (TCMC) Passenger Rail Project has been...
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