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Council declines to renew support for proposed All Aboard passenger train stop
Summary
After debate about costs, ridership and past service deficits, the council voted down a resolution renewing support for an All Aboard passenger train that would add stops including Little Falls; several council members cited concerns about Amtrak losses and fiscal prudence.
The Little Falls City Council considered and rejected a resolution to renew local support for the All Aboard passenger train plan, which would add regional stops including Little Falls as part of a state rail plan.
Staff explained the resolution was an updated version of earlier support the council had provided. Multiple council members opposed the resolution on fiscal grounds, citing long-term losses on some Amtrak routes and questioning whether state investment in additional stops would be prudent. One council member said he researched Amtrak’s financial track record and compared travel times and costs with driving as part of his rationale to oppose. Several council members called for a clearer statement of local benefit before supporting renewed funding advocacy.
A roll call vote rejected the resolution; the council recorded multiple 'no' votes and the resolution failed.
