WisDOT provided an update on the Twin Cities–Milwaukee–Chicago (TCMC) corridor improvement project at the Great River Rail Commission’s May 7 meeting – otherwise known as track and signal improvements. Environmental review is complete and permitting is underway, while final design work continues — the team is currently responding to comments on 90% plans, refining cost estimates, and drafting construction agreements. Right-of-way offers to property owners are also underway. C

Amtrak is announcing a revised long-distance fleet replacement strategy that will focus on fleet standardization, encouraging competition in carbuilders, reducing risk, and accelerating the replacement of aging cars.

Winona County Commissioner Chris Meyer was re-elected chair, and Goodhue County Commissioner Susan Betcher was re-elected vice chair of the Great River Rail Commission (GRRC) at its last regular meeting.

The 2025 CPKC Holiday Train will tour Canada and the U.S. from November 19 through December 21.