https://www.wfyi.org/tags/amtrak Amtrak en-US Copyright Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2023-06-19/new-amtrak-funding-could-include-passenger-rail-improvements-for-hoosiers Earlier this month, Amtrak announced it submitted applications for more than $700 million in Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) funds Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2023-06-19/new-amtrak-funding-could-include-passenger-rail-improvements-for-hoosiers Violet Comber-Wilen https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2023-03-30/grant-money-could-fund-amtrak-route-between-louisville-and-indianapolis Amtrak service could be developed between Indianapolis and Louisville if a new planning grant application is approved. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2023-03-30/grant-money-could-fund-amtrak-route-between-louisville-and-indianapolis Violet Comber-Wilen https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2019-07-01/hoosier-state-line-completes-last-trip-before-ceasing-operations Amtraks Hoosier State Line made one final round trip between Indianapolis and Chicago Sunday before discontinuing service. For some on board, it was an emotional day. Mon, 01 Jul 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2019-07-01/hoosier-state-line-completes-last-trip-before-ceasing-operations Samantha Horton https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-06-28/could-the-hoosier-state-line-come-back While riders say they're disappointed to see the service end, state officials say the numbers speak for themselves. Fri, 28 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-06-28/could-the-hoosier-state-line-come-back Barbara Brosher https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-31/new-york-startup-to-pilot-indianapolis-chicago-bus-service The pilot project comes after Indiana lawmakers discontinued funding for Amtrak's Hoosier State passenger line in the new state budget. Fri, 31 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-31/new-york-startup-to-pilot-indianapolis-chicago-bus-service Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-13/ex-rep-rokita-backed-defunding-amtrak-now-picked-for-board Todd Rokita was a Republican member of the House Transportation Committee during his eight years in Congress. Mon, 13 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-13/ex-rep-rokita-backed-defunding-amtrak-now-picked-for-board Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-01/amtrak-ending-indianapolis-to-chicago-route-with-funding-cut The four-days-a-week train won't run after June 30, which is when its $3 million annual state subsidy ends. Wed, 01 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-01/amtrak-ending-indianapolis-to-chicago-route-with-funding-cut Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-04-17/last-minute-funding-push-for-amtrak-service-from-indy-to-chicago Some lawmakers say the passenger line is part of Indiana's economic future. Wed, 17 Apr 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-04-17/last-minute-funding-push-for-amtrak-service-from-indy-to-chicago Carter Barrett https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-04-10/amtrak-halts-post-july-reservations-for-indy-to-chicago-line Amtrak is also contacting people who've booked seats, warning them they might need to make other travel arrangements if Indiana lawmakers end funding for the line. Wed, 10 Apr 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-04-10/amtrak-halts-post-july-reservations-for-indy-to-chicago-line Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-02-18/hoosier-state-train-route-in-jeopardy-without-state-funding The Hoosier State is one of Amtrak's 29 state-supported routes around the country. The line's ridership is the smallest of the state-supported routes Mon, 18 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-02-18/hoosier-state-train-route-in-jeopardy-without-state-funding Associated Press