WARSAW — Nothing is going to happen over night. It may take years, but the potential to have passenger rail service return to Warsaw and Kosciusko County is a step closer to reality. “It’s exciting for the community if it gets to the point it becomes a reality,” says Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer. “I’m excited, …read more.

SOUTH BEND — The South Shore begins a major construction project Monday, and that will mean some schedule changes.

INDIANAPOLIS — A new Hoosier State train began service at 6 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, between Indianapolis and Chicago. The Indiana Department of Transportation signed a long-term passenger rail agreement with Amtrak, Iowa Pacific Holdings and on-line communities for the Hoosier State line, which will operate four days a week. The four days weekly Hoosier …read more.

INDOT has announced that Amtrak will continue to operate the Hoosier State Line train between Indianapolis and Chicago under a contract extension approved through April 1. The previous extension is set to expire Jan. 31. The agreement allows an extra 60 days to complete long-term contract negotiations for Amtrak to continue operating the line with …read more.

An analysis commissioned by the Indiana Department of Transportation suggests the operating and maintenance costs of keeping the Hoosier State Line running exceed the benefits. INDOT released the study yesterday as the state continues to talk with Amtrak about the passenger service, which is set to lose federal funding next week. The analysis says the …read more.