2023 GRR Summer Activities
We've put together a list of activities to enjoy along the River Route. Please download the PDF to start putting together your own...
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GRR Admin
- Aug 22, 2022
Remembering Paul Drotos: Longtime TCMC Second Train Advocate
Paul Drotos, former Goodhue County Commissioner, environmentalist, and committed TCMC Second Train advocate passed away on Thursday,...
GRR Admin
- May 23, 2022
Summer Activities Along the River Route
We've put together a list of activities to enjoy along the River Route. Please download the PDF to start putting together your own...
GRR Admin
- Jan 9, 2022
Rail agreement could fast-track second Amtrak train from St. Paul to Chicago
January 6. 2022 - Star Tribune Acquisition involving two freight rail giants could mean that service will begin sooner than expected....
GRR Admin
- Jul 9, 2021
Plans moving forward with 2nd daily Amtrak train from St. Paul to Chicago
WIProud.com - July 9, 2021 Wisconsin and Minnesota are working together to provide more options for train travel. First News at Nine’s...
GRR Admin
- Jul 6, 2021
Second Chicago-St.Paul train receives $10 million in Minnesota funding, project is a go
Republican Eagle - July 6, 2021 The second Amtrak passenger train from St. Paul to Chicago is a go after receiving $10 million in state...
GRR Admin
- Jul 5, 2021
Moorhead could see second passenger train as extension of new Minneapolis to Chicago route
InForum - July 5, 2021 Approval has been given to run a second daytime passenger train from the Twin Cities to Chicago this week, and the...
GRR Admin
- Jul 5, 2021
Second daily Amtrak Chicago-Milwaukee-TwinCities train a go after Minnesota approves funding
Business Journal - July 5, 2021 A plan to add a second daily Amtrak train between St. Paul's Union Depot and Chicago got a big boost from...
GRR Admin
- Jul 2, 2021
Budget airline battle, second Chicago Amtrak train, quarantines lifted
Star Tribune - July 2, 2021 A second daily Amtrak passenger train between St. Paul and Chicago is expected to begin in 2024, after...
GRR Admin
- Jul 2, 2021
Passenger Rail is Not Dead Yet
The American Prospect - July 2, 2021 Between Chicago and Minneapolis, adding a second train daily on an existing Amtrak route would...
GRR Admin
- Jun 29, 2021
Minnesota OKs funds for second daily Twin Cities-Chicago Amtrak train
Progressive Railroading - June 29, 2021 The Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago Intercity Passenger Rail project (TCMC Second Train) will...
GRR Admin
- Jun 29, 2021
With help from state funding, Amtrak will add second daily route from St. Paul to Chicago
Bring Me the News- June 29, 2021 A transportation bill signed off this week by Gov. Tim Walz will create a second daily rail service...
GRR Admin
- Jun 29, 2021
TCMC Second Train Project Advances
Railway Age - June 29, 2021 The project will add a second daily round-trip passenger train to the 411-mile corridor between the Twin...
GRR Admin
- Jun 29, 2021
2nd Daily St. Paul-To-Chicago Amtrak Train Expected in 2024; Lawmakers Set Aside $10M for project
The Business Journals - June 29, 2021 A second Amtrak passenger train that will run between St. Paul and Chicago is expected to begin...
GRR Admin
- Jun 29, 2021
It’s a go for second daily train to Chicago from St. Paul
Star Tribune - June 29, 2021 A yearslong effort to establish a second daily passenger train trip between St. Paul and Chicago received a...
GRR Admin
- Jun 29, 2021
New Amtrak line to make several stops in southern Wisconsin
WMTV Madison - June 29, 2021 The route runs through Columbus, Portage, Wisconsin Dells and Tomah in south central Wisconsin. It will also...
GRR Admin
- Jun 29, 2021
2nd Daily St. Paul-To-Chicago Amtrak Train Expected in 2024
Associated Press - June 29, 2021 A second Amtrak passenger train that will run between St. Paul and Chicago is expected to begin daily...
GRR Admin
- Jun 28, 2021
State moves forward with second daily Amtrak train to Chicago. Service could begin in 2024
Pioneer Press - June 28, 2021 A planned second Amtrak train from St. Paul to Chicago is much closer to reality now that $10 million was...
GRR Admin
- Jun 25, 2021
Minnesota House passes compromise Transportation Budget, including funding for a second daily train
Winona Daily News - June 25, 2021 The Minnesota House of Representatives has passed the Transportation Budget Bill following a bipartisan...
GRR Admin
- Jun 23, 2021
Opinion: Now is the time for rail infrastructure and a second train
Winona Post - June 23, 2021 Governor Walz, Speaker Hortman, Senate Majority Leader Gazelka, please support the $10-million funding...
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