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Passenger rail
Passenger rail
MDOT provides capital and operating assistance, technical support and safety oversight of Michigan’s passenger rail system. The department also sponsors three separate intercity passenger rail routes that are operated by Amtrak and serves 22 station communities.
In addition, MDOT owns a segment of the accelerated rail corridor that connects Chicago and Detroit/Pontiac and the communities in between. It funds all capital and maintenance work on the segment of the corridor between Kalamazoo and Dearborn.
Michigan Passenger Rail Future
Transforming rail travel in Michigan
Michigan's plans for passenger rail aim to enhance connectivity and travel experience by developing new service routes and upgrading existing ones. With these improvements, rail travel is set to become a more attractive and sustainable option for both residents and visitors.