Winona Daily News - February 21, 2019
One of the leading voices on passenger rail in Minnesota has a new name. The Minnesota High-Speed Rail Commission, formed in 2009 to advocate for faster, more frequent passenger train service between the Twin Cities and Chicago following the current Amtrak Empire Builder route, is now called the Great River Rail Commission.
Great River Rail - February 19, 2019
Passenger rail advocate group All Aboard Minnesota is hosting their first ever "Day on the Hill" on Wednesday, March 6 at 1:00 pm. This is a great opportunity for rail fans from across Minnesota to come together and get the word out about the benefits of passenger rail to legislators in both the Minnesota House and Senate. This session will feature a short program from invited legislators as well as passenger rail groups including the Great River Rail Commission, NLX, ELPC, and West Central Wisconsin Rail Coalition.
If you have any questions or want to attend, RSVP at allaboardminnesota@gmail.com or call 612-781-2894. All Aboard Minnesota is very excited to offer this opportunity to connect with lawmakers and tell the story of passenger rail in Minnesota.
Great River Rail - February 19, 2019
Mark Vaughan, a city council member from Hastings, was elected chair in January of the Great River Rail Commission. Commission members elected Paul Drotos, a Goodhue County commissioner, as vice chair.
