RiverTowns.net - March 7, 2021
The hope is to build upon Amtrak’s Empire Builder, bringing a second train through Red Wing. Area residents will have a chance to consider if they’re on board with an informational meeting March 11. Paul Drotos, Goodhue County commissioner and vice-chair of the Great River Rail Commission, spoke last week before at the Minnesota Senate Bonding Committee about the proposal of a second daily round-trip passenger train going from the Twin Cities to Chicago.
Post Bulletin - 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. The forums are co-sponsored by the Red Wing Area Chamber of Commerce, Winona Area Chambers of Commerce and the Great River Rail Commission.
Progressive Railroading - February 25, 2021
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Feb. 22 released a $518 million capital investment bonding proposal that includes $10 million for a second Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago (TCMC) train, the Great River Rail Commission announced this week.
