WXOW-TV La Crosse, WI 9/6/17:
Large crowd attends first informational meeting about Amtrak train proposal
La Crosse, WI (WXOW) - A 2015 feasibility report conducted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) found that there was a demand for a second Amtrak train between St. Paul and Chicago. The demand comes from expected population and economic growth.The second train stops in a total of 13 stations, including La Crosse.
On Wednesday night, the public had a chance to learn more about the new proposal. Nearly 100 people from across Wisconsin and Minnesota attended the first public informational meeting about the second train. Many of those in attendance already ride the Amtrak and were excited to see what the new proposal would mean for future travel.
"We both like to ride the Amtrak," said John Glady, frequent Amtrak rider. "That's our favorite way to travel. If we have the choice, we'll take the Amtrak any day before we'll fly."
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The second train could be running by 2022. It is expected to serve 155,000 riders annually.
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