Governor Walz Includes Second Train in Biennial Budget
January 31, 2023 (Red Wing, Minn.) – Governor Walz has included the Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago Rail Corridor (TCMC) Second Train in...
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GRR Admin
- Aug 3, 2022
Are there passenger rail supporters on your ballot?
The general election is Tuesday, November 8. Please cast an informed vote. Many issues face Minnesotans, and while we recognize it's not...
GRR Admin
- Jan 9, 2022
MatasCastillo to Chair Great River Rail Commission
January 7, 2022 (Red Wing, Minn.) Contact: Great River Rail Commission (651) 266-2790 kevin.roggenbuck@ramseycounty.us For immediate...
GRR Admin
- Feb 23, 2021
TCMC Second Train included in Gov. Walz bonding proposal
Feb. 23, 2021 (Red Wing, Minn.) Gov. Tim Walz released a $518 million capital investment bonding proposal on Feb. 22 that includes $10...
GRR Admin
- Jan 11, 2021
Officers reelected to Great River Rail Commission
January 11, 2021 - Red Wing, Minn. The Great River Rail Commission has chosen officers for 2021. Reelected to the posts were Mark...
GRR Admin
- Oct 19, 2020
Great River Rail Commission Reaction: Second Train Left Out Again
Contact: Great River Rail Commission (651) 266-2790 kevin.roggenbuck@ramseycounty.us For immediate release: October 19, 2020 Great River...
GRR Admin
- Sep 25, 2020
Feds Award $31.8 Million for Second Train to Chicago
Contact: Great River Rail Commission (651) 266-2790 kevin.roggenbuck@ramseycounty.us For immediate release: September 23, 2020 STATEMENT...
Great River Rail
- Jul 9, 2020
Second Train to Chicago Project Progress Report
Great River Rail - July 9, 2020 July 9, 2020 (Red Wing, Minn.) – Project partners submitted a federal grant request for capital funding...
Great River Rail
- Jun 19, 2020
Statement on Empire Builder Service
Amtrak to cut back Empire Builder, other routes because of coronavirus slowdown Pioneer Press - June 17 The Great River Rail Commission...
Great River Rail
- May 13, 2020
Second Train to Chicago Project Receives Federal Grant
Amtrak commits $5 million toward another grant application A second daily train to Chicago, with Minnesota stops in Saint Paul, Red Wing...
Great River Rail
- Jan 31, 2020
Second Train advocates ramp up efforts
With the 2020 legislature about to begin, the advocates of the Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago (TCMC) Second Train are increasing efforts...
Great River Rail
- Jan 17, 2020
Governor includes second train in bonding proposal
January 10, 2020 (Red Wing, Minn.) – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced this week that $10 million in funding for the Twin...
Great River Rail
- Jan 10, 2020
Officers reelected to Great River Rail Commission
January 10, 2020 (Red Wing, Minn.) – The Great River Rail Commission, a group of 18 cities and counties advocating for expanded passenger...
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