Hiawatha West Passenger Rail Line Extension to Madison
Sector: Rail • Location: Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Source: The Cap Times
Amtrak plans to restore passenger rail service in Madison by extending the existing Hiawatha line between Milwaukee and Chicago. The new 82-mile "Hiawatha West" line will initially provide twice-daily service with stops in Pewaukee, Watertown, and downtown Madison. The project includes track, crossing, bridge, and signal upgrades, with a phased approach to increase service and eventually connect M
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Rail, Bridge, Government
- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Cap Times
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Amtrak plans to restore passenger rail service in Madison by extending the existing Hiawatha line between Milwaukee and Chicago. The new 82-mile "Hiawatha West" line will initially provide twice-daily service with stops in Pewaukee, Watertown, and downtown Madison. The project includes track, crossing, bridge, and signal upgrades, with a phased approach to increase service and eventually connect Madison to Minneapolis-St. Paul via Eau Claire. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Wisconsin |
City | Madison |
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Source | The Cap Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Bridge, Government |
Article published date | 2026-04-18 |
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