As Boise pushes for new passenger rail study, could the state catch on?

As Boise pushes for new passenger rail study, could the state catch on?

The Boise Train Depot, as captured on July 14, 2026. (Photo by Valentin Termite/Idaho Capital Sun)Idahoans used to the hustle and bustle of cars, long intercity highways and crowded 5 p.m. traffic may one day see alternatives to their commute, as the City of Boise received a grant June 28 to search for financing opportunities on an intercity passenger rail route. The more than $500,000 grant, dispensed by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s …