Havre, Montana protests closure of Amtrak’s staffed ticket counter

Amtrak recently announced that it plans to eliminate ticket agent jobs at Amtrak’s Havre and Shelby stations on June 1st. The two offices will remain open from 11am-4pm with caretakers for those still traveling.

On Thursday evening, the Havre City Council held a meeting as a formal protest. Statements were read by field staff from Montana’s Congressional delegation: Senator Jon Tester, Senator Steve Daines, and Representative Greg Gianforte.

On the phone was Amtrak Director of Government Affairs Rob Eaton.

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