A demonstration commuter train is in the works to connect Anne Arbor, Michigan and Detroit by next summer. So far talks seem to focus on Amtrak, but rapid transit has been one of the major options. According to the Anne Arbor News:
The analysis of five rapid transit options - two using rapid transit buses, two using commuter "heavy'' rail, and one using light rail - was made public last month. That analysis revealed that none of the options, as configured, would be competitive for federal dollars.
Everything is still in the discussion phase currently, but a regional commuter train would be good news for the Detroit area which is only serviced by the Detroit People Mover , a single-line ( looped) elevated rail in the downtown area.
Anne Arbor News
