A grassroots movement is gaining steam in South Dakota to restore long-distance passenger rail service. This week, the group All Aboard Northwest is crisscrossing the state as part of its “Train Trek” tour, hosting community meetings to envision what renewed rail service could look like—and how residents can help bring it back.
Co-founder Dan Bilka emphasizes the urgency: with federal transportation funding decisions underway, now is the time for South Dakotans to make their voices heard.
Meetings will continue throughout the week, with organizers hoping a surge of public support will help place South Dakota back on the national passenger rail map.
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