The piece also highlights the broader effort to strengthen regional connections through passenger rail.
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A BNSF locomotive pulls a set of silver passenger railcars across a tall steel trestle bridge in a snowy, forested mountain landscape. Evergreen trees cover the hillsides in the background.
"Big Sky Rail has news for the rest of us."
In a new Train Time episode, Dave Strohmaier shares how BSPRA went from vision to momentum — FRA Corridor ID, coalition-building, and lessons for rail advocates across the U.S.
🎥 Watch: youtu.be/-CGsoCUKBV8
#BigSkyRail #PassengerRail #Montana
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How the next reauthorization will shape the future of passenger rail. #BigSkyRail #PassengerRail #TransportationPolicy #BSPRA2025
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Conference promo graphic featuring a headshot of Knox Ross, Chairman of the Southern Rail Commission, with the tagline: Reviving passenger rail and reconnecting communities across the South. Includes BSPRA and Southern Rail Commission logos.
Keynote: Knox Ross – Chairman, Southern Rail Commission
Sept. 9 | Livingston Depot
Reviving passenger rail and reconnecting communities across the South.
Register: www.bigskyrail.org/2025-bspra-a...
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OR Register: bigskyrail.org/2025-bspra-annual-conference
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Events like this help fuel regional action, and we’re proud to be in conversation with @CityofHelena, @HelenaChamber, and more. Let’s continue to build momentum for the future of passenger rail.
#BigSkyRail #HelenaMT #FutureOfTransport
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A mid-sized group of people seated in a rustic brewery-style taproom, listening attentively during a passenger rail event hosted by BSPRA. Warm wood floors, exposed beams, and a bar in the background add to the community atmosphere.
About 35 people joined us at Brothers Tapworks in Helena to talk about restoring passenger rail. Dr. Gregory Thomas led a candid and thoughtful conversation on behalf of BSPRA. Big thanks to the community for showing up.
#BigSkyRail #HelenaMT #Railway #PublicTransportation
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No slides. No speeches. Just questions, dialogue, and the possibility of reconnecting Helena by rail.
#BigSkyRail #HelenaMT #PassengerRail #CommunityDialogue #NorthCoastCorridor #RailRevival #MontanaTransportation #BrothersTapworks
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Amtrak’s founding was only the beginning of the fight.
Episode 3 of @SolutionaryRail’s series—featuring Big Sky’s Dave Strohmaier—dives into the hard truths of public rail in America.
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#PassengerRail #BigSkyRail #Amtrak #RailMatters
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Rep. Denise Baum said it best:
“This was a breakthrough moment. Montanans showed up, spoke up, and made their priorities known. That’s a win in every sense of the word.”
We’re not going anywhere. We’re still on track.
#PublicTransportation #BigSkyRail
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🚆 Thank you, Montana.
HB 848 may not have passed, but the support for restoring passenger rail in southern Montana was broad, bipartisan, and deeply rooted. From rural counties to city halls, Montanans showed up.
#BigSkyRail #HB848 #FullSteamAhead
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The Big Sky North Coast Corridor is on track!
BSPRA's latest update shows momentum toward restoring the North Coast Hiawatha
* $500K federal grant
* Community-driven planning
* Economic & transit benefits
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#BigSkyRail #PassengerRail #Montana
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BSPRA Board Meeting Reminder
📅 March 12 | Virtual via Teams
Agenda includes: Corridor ID Update
Join us: tinyurl.com/mr7vv9v4
Open to the public! Get involved in passenger rail advocacy.
#BSPRA #PassengerRail #BigSkyRail
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Hand-colored drawing of freight trains and Amtrak passenger trains in the greater northwest with snow-covered mountains in the background
Passenger rail is more than transit—it’s a vital connection for rural & urban communities. 🎙️ Big Sky Passenger Rail’s Dave Strohmaier joins Rail Bite to discuss restoring long-distance rail in Montana & beyond. #BigSkyRail #RailBite #ReconnectAmerica
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BSPRA Chair Dave Strohmaier spoke with the Missoulian about why Montana is well-positioned for federal rail funding. Investing in passenger rail strengthens economies, connects communities, & provides sustainable travel options.
📢 Listen: tinyurl.com/5n6mkrej
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map of passenger rail routes recommended by the FRA for investment
🚄 Big news for Montana and beyond!
The FRA recommends restoring the North Coast Hiawatha route—a huge step toward reconnecting communities across the Northwest.
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#BigSkyRail #PassengerRail #SustainableTravel
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I-90 is closed from Bozeman to Park City (all text) due to snow
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white out driving conditions photo on I-94 between Miles City and Billings MT
list of 13 Montana Cities and interstate/road closures due to snow
Montana’s highways are closing.
🚧 123 miles of I-90 shut down.
❄️ Zero visibility.
🚑 No access to critical services.
Passenger rail isn’t just safer—it’s essential. Reliable, weatherproof transportation keeps Montana moving.
#BigSkyRail #RailSafety #AccessForAll
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🚆 Our chairman, Dave Strohmaier, is in Washington, DC, fighting for passenger rail! While there, he attended AASHTO’s Committee on Rail Transportation (CORT), ensuring rail remains a national priority.
#PassengerRail #RailExpansion #BigSkyRail #AASHTO
📽️ Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/-Ibbz...
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"After a hiatus of over four decades, the dream of reinstating passenger rail service through Montana is steaming ahead, thanks to the dedicated efforts of @bigskyrail.bsky.social (BSPRA) and recent federal support" tinyurl.com/5ykzy22u
#PassengerRail #MontanaRail #BigSkyRail #SustainableTravel
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🍻 Pint Night Alert! Join us at Great Burn Brewing on Jan. 23, 2025 (5–8 PM) for good beer & better connections! Support Big Sky Passenger Rail & Montana Trails Coalition. 📍 Missoula, MT. Tag your crew!
#PintNight #MissoulaEvents #BigSkyRail #CraftBeer
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🌄 Protecting the future of rail travel 🌄
New legislation aims to eliminate forced arbitration for Amtrak passengers, ensuring justice for all.
As ridership grows, we support efforts to make rail travel fair and accessible. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5y5tbub4
#BigSkyRail #PassengerAdvocacy
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🚂 Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority welcomes the Bismarck-Mandan MPO to the Government Partners Program!
This collaboration is a major step toward revitalizing passenger rail in the Northern Plains.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/2e5cr3rn
#PassengerRail #BigSkyRail #RegionalGrowth
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Building Rail Talent with WTI’s $6.4M CRISI Grant! Workforce development in action, creating the next generation of rail professionals. Announcement ow.ly/L6Yz50U1Fwn #BigSkyRail #CRISIGrant #PublicTransportation #Railway
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