"Exploring Potential Amtrak Routes Through Sioux Falls and Rapid City"

The Federal Railroad Administration's long-distance rail study includes potential routes through Sioux Falls and Rapid City in South Dakota, connecting the Twin Cities to Denver and Kansas City. The study, funded by President Joe Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, is seeking public comments on the proposed routes until March 8. All Aboard Northwest, an organization advocating for passenger rail in South Dakota, sees the inclusion of the state's routes in the study as a positive sign, but acknowledges that turning these potential routes into actual rail service will require years of coordination and support from stakeholders.