Commissioner reports Great River Rail ridership far exceeded first-year projections
Summary
A commissioner reported that the Great River Rail Commission’s second train recorded 223,103 riders in its first year, exceeding the projected 125,000 riders; the commission reviewed a preliminary 2026 work plan and budget.
During commissioner reports, a board member who serves on the Great River Rail Commission said the commission marked the one-year anniversary of its second train and reported 223,103 riders in the first year, well above the initial projection of about 125,000 riders.
The commissioner said the train has been ‘‘very popular’’ and that the commission reviewed a preliminary work plan and budget for 2026. No board action was taken on the report.
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