Sheehy bill could boost rail passenger service through Bozeman

Senator Tim Sheehy has introduced S.2916, a bill that would facilitate the advancement of long-distance passenger rail projects, such as the Big Sky North Coast Corridor (BSNCC), in the federal Corridor ID program. As the Fairfield Sun Times explains, the bill would “remove consideration of non-federal match funding for long-distance corridors” — a barrier that has made it harder for multi-state projects to compete fairly.

This is a significant acknowledgment that restoring long-distance routes is a national responsibility, ensuring that Montana communities remain part of the conversation. Read more.