https://www.wfyi.org/tags/hoosier-state-line Hoosier State Line en-US Copyright 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 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/2019-05-01/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/2019-02-18/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 https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-01-11/holcombs-budget-proposal-could-derail-hoosier-state-line In the governor's proposed budget, the Amtrak-operated train would no longer receive $3 million in annual financial support after June 30, 2019. Fri, 11 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-01-11/holcombs-budget-proposal-could-derail-hoosier-state-line Samantha Horton https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2017-01-31/amtrak-to-take-over-hoosier-state-rail-line Amtrak is expected to take over the Hoosier State train, which runs between Indianapolis and Chicago, on March 1. Tue, 31 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2017-01-31/amtrak-to-take-over-hoosier-state-rail-line Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2017-01-31/financial-missteps-lead-iowa-pacific-to-give-up-on-hoosier-state-line Iowa Pacific's CEO says a quirk in the contracts between his company, INDOT and Amtrak doomed the partnership. Tue, 31 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2017-01-31/financial-missteps-lead-iowa-pacific-to-give-up-on-hoosier-state-line Stan Jastrzebski https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2016-12-12/hoosier-state-train-to-chicago-sees-big-ridership-increases LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Statistics show big increases in ridership on the Hoosier State Train but officials say there are no concrete plans to add… Mon, 12 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2016-12-12/hoosier-state-train-to-chicago-sees-big-ridership-increases Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2016-10-10/rail-supporters-more-trains-better-track-needed-to-sustain-hoosier-state At the end of August, Amtrak reported ticket sales of $886,000 for the first 11 months of the 2016 fiscal year, a 30 percent increase over the previous year. Mon, 10 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2016-10-10/rail-supporters-more-trains-better-track-needed-to-sustain-hoosier-state Chris Morisse Vizza