passenger rail

The South Bend Redevelopment Commission earlier this month approved hiring a consultant to study whether a passenger platform can be built between existing tracks, and assess whether the passenger tunnel under the tracks is still structurally sound for passenger access. The city also plans to seek federal funding for design and planning.

The city administration says Amtrak has expressed "serious interest" in moving its South Bend station from the west side to downtown

In Indiana, there are currently several Amtrak passenger rail lines that run throughout the state. However, these services are limited for cities such as Indianapolis and Lafayette – and there are no options for Fort Wayne.

Amtrak wants to re-establish service between Louisville and Indianapolis, a route it used to service until 2003. The route would include stops in…