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 train. Hosted by the Great River Rail Commission, the public discussion began with a presentation about what a second daily train from St. Paul to Chicago – with Southeast Minnesota stops in Red Wing and Winona – would mean in terms of costs and benefits. The last step in getting the new passenger train to happen is a $10 million commitment from the state of Minnesota.

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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” co-hosted by the Great River Rail Commission and the Red Wing Area Chamber of Commerce.

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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 proposing the second daily round trip passenger train between the two cities.

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