What’s The Latest On Planned North+South Rail Project?
By Craig Manning | Jan. 7, 2026
The project aimed at revitalizing passenger rail in Michigan is still chugging along.
Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, a key player in the long-gestating effort, announced today the rollout of a website and a public input survey for the North+South Passenger Rail project. Those milestones dovetail with the final months of a crucial “Phase II” study, which will answer key questions about route, train schedules, governance, travel speeds, and more. A full report is expected within the coming months, after which Groundwork and its partners will apply for the next round of federal approvals.
Carolyn Ulstad, Groundwork’s transportation program manager, sees the new website as an important boost for project …
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