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Ishpeming council adopts resolution urging Amtrak expansion to Upper Peninsula
City of Ishpeming City Council · August 21, 2025
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Summary
The council unanimously adopted Resolution 20-2025 urging state, federal and Amtrak partners to study and prioritize passenger rail service into Michigan—s Upper Peninsula, including potential stops in Marquette and Ishpeming.
Ishpeming—s City Council on Monday adopted Resolution 20-2025, a formal statement supporting study and planning toward extending Amtrak passenger rail service into Michigan—s Upper Peninsula.
Louis Ballance, who introduced the proposal during public comment, told councilors he has discussed the idea with Amtrak officials and described a…
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