NEWTON, Kan. — On Friday, Amtrak will run an inspection train on the BNSF Railway from Oklahoma City to Kansas City, with a stop in Newton just before 1 p.m.
Officials say this is the next step in the possible return of passenger rail service between Kansas and Texas, which they believe could have tremendous benefits for Newton.
Invited guests on the train will include state transportation officials from Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, along with local leaders.
You can come out just before 1 p.m. Friday at Newton Station to meet this special train.