Milwaukee to Madison Amtrak Extension (Hiawatha West)
Planned · Wisconsin · Last reported Apr 2026
Source: WisBusiness
A proposed extension of Amtrak service from Milwaukee to Madison, called the Hiawatha West, with a maximum speed of 79 mph. The project includes possible new stations in Pewaukee, Watertown, and Madison, with service potentially starting in the early 2030s. The project is currently under study by Amtrak and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, with preliminary phases completed and awaiting
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Rail
- Location
- Milwaukee, Madison, Pewaukee, Watertown, Wisconsin, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- WisBusiness
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A proposed extension of Amtrak service from Milwaukee to Madison, called the Hiawatha West, with a maximum speed of 79 mph. The project includes possible new stations in Pewaukee, Watertown, and Madison, with service potentially starting in the early 2030s. The project is currently under study by Amtrak and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, with preliminary phases completed and awaiting further approvals and funding. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Wisconsin |
City | Milwaukee, Madison, Pewaukee, Watertown |
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Source | WisBusiness |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail |
Article published date | 2026-04-05 |
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