A possible demonstration project to establish firm ridership numbers for future light rail transit between Detroit and Ann Arbor is under discussion between SEMCOG, Amtrak, the state of Michigan, and Norfolk Southern Railroad.
SEMCOG is an intergovernmental entity which is the advocate for increased mass transit in southeast Michigan.
Amtrak would be the operator of the rail line, proposed between Ann Arbor and Detroit, with stops, cost, and schedule still to be determined.
The state of Michigan would be the likely funding source to subsidize the demonstration project to establish ridership numbers which could provide the basis for a permanent light rail or existing rail commuter line between Detroit and Ann Arbor. A recent study allegedly demonstrated that ridership numbers would be too low. This project would either confirm or repudiate the findings of the study.
Norfolk Southern Railroad is the owner of the rails upon which the line would operate.
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