Passenger train upgrades heading to Wisconsin, neighboring states

By: Erik Gunn

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: August 20, 2026

Words: 213

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Wisconsin rail service to Chicago and the Pacific Northwest will share in a $140 million upgrade from the federal government.

The investment, awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration, will be used to overhaul 41 passenger locomotives that pull trains on the popular Hiawatha route connecting Milwaukee and Chicago and trains that pass through Wisconsin enroute to Washington state.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) announced the award Wednesday. The contract was a joint application …

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