MARP Vision

Intercity Passenger Rail Vision

The Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers envisions a passenger rail system that:

Connects Canada and the Midwest to Michigan cities and destinations
Promoting travel into Michigan with expanded service that interconnects with additional US and international cities and the Amtrak National System, and promotes rail travel alternatives along Michigan’s major highway corridors
Integrates with other modes of transportation
Facilitating intermodal connectivity with intercity bus, transit and air to best serve communities without rail or air service and promote transit usage
Delivers economic growth to Michigan
Expanding marketing opportunities for Michigan to attract additional tourism and rail-oriented development

Vision: ENHANCE Current Service-

Augmenting Wolverine service with increased frequency and speed to meet growing demands, and establishing Pontiac-Metro Airport-Ann Arbor commuter rail service

Increasing frequency of Pere Marquette and Blue Water services to meet growing needs, promote Michigan tourism and attract business travelers

Implementing the Vision will ENHANCE Service Coverage by:

1. adding new services between Michigan destinations

2. directly connecting cross-border locations to Michigan destinations