The Pere Marquette arrives in Holland, Mich. Aug. 5, 2004 to celebrate the train’s 20th year of service. (Photo Courtesy of Holland Sentinel / J.R. Valderas)
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Blue Water
Amtrak’s Blue Water train passes underneath a coaling tower in Michigan City Indiana on June 12, 2004. The Blue Water connects Michigan cities such as East Lansing, Lapeer and Port Huron to Chicago. (Photo by J.R. Valderas)
The International
Amtrak’s International, now the Blue Water, arrives at the Battle Creek Transportation Center on July 9, 2003. Since the train was converted to a new schedule in April 2004, it has experienced a 21% increase in ridership.. (Photo by J.R. Valderas)
The Wolverine
Amtrak train #353, formerly known as the “The Lake Cities” now known as “The Wolverine,” pulls into the station sometime in May 2003 at Dearborn, Mich. The Wolverine is the most popular passenger train in Michigan With three daily trains in each direction between Chicago and Detroit. (Photo by Nathan Nietering)
Battle Creek meet
Amtrak’s trains now known as the Wolverine and Lake Cities meet Nov. 17, 2001 in Battle Creek. Click HERE for more information about Amtrak’s services in Michigan. (Photo courtesy of J.R. Valderas)