commuter rail

M-I Curious takes a look at Michigan's passenger rail system

Tracy Samilton

Michigan’s passenger rail system doesn’t seem to generate a lot of enthusiasm.We received this anonymous question on our M-I Curious page: “Why doesn't…

Transportation & Infrastructure

State says lease payments to end soon on idle rail cars

The Associated Press

A state official says $3,000-a-day lease payments on idle train cars should end by Sept. 30. The Michigan Transportation Department is negotiating with a…

Transportation & Infrastructure

Would you ride a train between Grand Rapids and Detroit? Group wants to hear from you

Lindsey Smith

A group that's estimating demand for a commuter rail line between Detroit and Grand Rapids is looking for input.Technically, you can buy a train ticket…

Transportation & Infrastructure

MDOT re-negotiating lease on un-used rail cars

Rick Pluta | MPRN

The Michigan Department of Transportation is close to re-negotiating a deal on leased rail cars that are sitting un-used in a state lot.The state’s…