TDA On The Go 52 - Riding The Rails

Scott Rogers, the vice president of governmental affairs at the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, joins TDA Executive Director Debby Jackson on the latest On The Go podcast to talk about passenger rail. Scott and Debby discuss the economic benefits of passenger rail for the region and the recently announced federal grants to study passenger rail in the state. Jackson also takes the opportunity to get tips for long-distance train trips from Rogers, a longtime train traveler.   Notes: Business Coalition for Passenger Rail - List and sign on form Email: [email protected] Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce - 2024 Business Issues Agenda 30th Annual Chippewa Valley Rally Economic Impact of Missouri's River Runner service (MoDOT) Creating the new Normal: How trains transformed one Midwestern town (HSR Alliance) WisDOT - Wisconsin Passenger Rail FRA Corridor Identification and Development Program Rail Passengers Association West Central Wisconsin Rail Coalition Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission Amtrak Guest Rewards Amtrak's Empire Builder - Facebook Group