FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) — A group of around 50 got more information about bringing Amtrak passenger rail service to South Dakota in the future. Dan Bilka with All Aboard Northwest has been touring South Dakota on the Train Trax tour to answer questions about the possibility of passenger rail in the state. He says Congress has directed the Federal Railroad Administration to look at expanding Amtrak…
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Bilka also discussed the economic impact adding Amtrak could have to South Dakota. Many in the crowd commented how much they would like to see passenger rail back in the state. Those in attendance also asked Bilka about the cost to implement passenger rail and approximately timelines if the idea moves forward.
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