Huntsville approves study on passenger rail service to neighboring cities
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With an eye toward potential growth, the City approved a study on intercity passenger rail that will collect a trove of data on travel between the Huntsville area and neighboring metros such as Birmingham, Nashville, Atlanta and Chattanooga as examples.
The study contract with DB ECO North America is for $348,874 and will be funded by the Huntsville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.
“With the possible expansion of passenger rail service, it’s important that Huntsville be at the forefront of that conversation,” Manager of Urban and Long-Range Planning Dennis Madsen said. “This study will provide valuable insight into Huntsville’s place as a travel hub as one of the South’s most dynamic cities.”
The study will also recommend and prioritize corridors for further study as well as identify potential station locations in Huntsville and stakeholder coordination.
This initial study is expected to be completed by September 2027, though the actual implementation of passenger rail service has no timeline.