Amtrak, Montana Lobbying Group Meet to Talk Passenger Rail

The Empire Builder reduces transportation costs in the state by $4 million annually; reduces highway maintenance spending by $600,000; brings tourists who spend more than $7 million in the state every year; and results in nearly $4 million in direct spending from Amtrak. McBroom concluded: "The economic benefits of Amtrak for a state like Montana are just huge."

By Justin Franz

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