We are the BSPRA
What is the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority
The purpose of regional rail authorities in Montana is to preserve and improve abandoned rail service for agriculture, industry or passenger traffic and to preserve the abandoned railroad right-of-way for future transportation uses, when determined to be practicable and necessary for the public welfare. Establishing the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority via joint resolution is the first step to reestablish passenger rail across the state.
Why BSPRA?
What is the purpose of a rail authority? The purpose of an authority is to provide for the preservation and improvement of abandoned rail service for agriculture, industry, or passenger traffic and to provide for the preservation of the abandoned railroad right-of-way for future transportation uses, when determined to be practicable and necessary for the public welfare.
— from Resolution Requesting to Join the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority, page 1.
Our Vision
To lead the expansion and enhancement of passenger rail service throughout Montana and the greater northwest region for the development of economic, environmental, social, and comprehensive benefits, now and into the future.
Our Mission
To provide for the reestablishment of safe, reliable, and sustainable passenger rail service across southern Montana that increases opportunity and contributes to the health and well-being of people across the state and beyond.