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Ishpeming council adopts resolution supporting Amtrak service to Upper Peninsula

5611412 · August 21, 2025
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Summary

The council adopted Resolution 20‑2025 urging state and federal partners to study and pursue extension of Amtrak passenger rail service to the Upper Peninsula, a measure promoted by a resident who has been working with regional advocates.

The Ishpeming City Council voted to adopt Resolution 20‑2025 expressing support for expanded Amtrak passenger rail service into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, including potential routes serving Ishpeming.

Louis Ballance, a resident and advocate for expanded rail service, spoke during public comment and urged the council to back the effort to add passenger rail…

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