Letters to the editor - Hope officials realize Amtrak is crucial in rural Montana

Editor,

I was happy to see the front-page article “Empire Builder supporters launch new website,” about the site by Mark Meyer of Portland, Oregon, a native of Cut Bank, Montana.

Seems to me many local are people don’t realize how important Amtrak serves are to the large state of Montana, actually the only means of travel out of the state except airlines.

I have traveled to see my family; my husband used it when in the military.

Large-city people do not realize the importance of this service to rural life.

I, for one, will not be using Amtrak without baggage check. It is impossible for some to carry their own baggage or get tickets online!

Hope Amtrak officials listen!

Carol Heggen

Kremlin