#NorthCoastHiawatha
On Oct 6, 1979 the North Coast Hiawatha made its final run through Montana.
46 years later BSPRA is working to revive that service through the Big Sky North Coast Corridor — linking communities from Chicago to Seattle once again.
Learn more: bigskyrailmt.gov
#NorthCoastHiawatha #RailRevival
October 6, 2025 at 9:32 PM
With the FRA recommending restoration of the #NorthCoastHiawatha, efforts led by Commissioner Dave Strohmaier are gaining momentum. A $500K FRA grant will study what it will take to bring back this vital route.

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📷 Credit: Montana Free Press / Justin Franz
Are passenger trains entering a golden age or reaching the end of the line?
Amid shifting political winds in Washington, D.C., and aging equipment across the country, passenger rail in Montana faces an uncertain future.
tinyurl.com
February 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM