Boise secures federal funding to explore passenger rail comeback

Boise secures federal funding to explore passenger rail comeback

Boise has secured a $503,125 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to jumpstart planning for the return of intercity passenger rail service. The funding will help the city craft a comprehensive financing strategy for future rail opportunities, including potential investments at the historic Boise Depot and surrounding station areas.Boiseans have made clear they want to bring passenger rail back to get around the Treasure Valley and ac…