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 one of the biggest cities in America.The following map shows the proposed route for a second daily roundtrip AmTrak passenger train between St. Paul and Chicago. There would be stops in Red Wing and Winona, as well as La Crosse. The Great River Rail Commission is leading the effort. That group is made up of elected officials from Minnesota and Wisconsin, according to its website.

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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 virtual town forum on Tuesday, March 23 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held on Zoom videoconferencing, though participants can also join by phone. Please register for the event at www.greatriverrail.org. The event is co-sponsored by the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce and the Great River Rail Commission.

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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 virtual forums on March 11 and March 23. The meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. will be held on Zoom, although participants can also join by phone. Register at www.greatriverrail.org.

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