Big Sky Rail Authority asks Madison County to join inter‑state route coalition; seeks resolution to appoint representative

Jun 1, 2026

Representatives from the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority asked the Madison County Commission to join roughly 20 counties backing a proposed eight‑state southern passenger route and requested the board pass a resolution to appoint a county representative; no funding was requested.

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Dan Bucks and Jess Peterson of the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority briefed the Madison County Board of Commissioners on a proposed new southern passenger rail route that would span eight states and include Madison County as a stop. They outlined potential advantages for local residents and economic development and asked the board to join other counties supporting the project.

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