Trains | Audacy

Minnesota and the U.S. at 250: The railroads turn the Twin Cities into a crucial hub for transporting agricultural goods Each month, WCCO looks back on America's 250th birthday next July through the eyes of Minnesota

November 17, 2025
Met Council says the Southwest Light Rail project is on track for 2027 and touts significant economic development from it Despite cost overruns and construction delays, 14.5 miles of new light rail are ready for tests ahead of debut

October 23, 2025
Metro Transit plans to add significantly more service to busier routes in August as more people return to the office "We are recognizing that people are coming back and as they do, they're also looking for more flexibility"

July 25, 2025
Is California's plan for high speed rail officially DOA?

July 18, 2025
Lawmakers blast Southwest Light Rail project - and Met Council oversight - after Legislative Auditor's report Report found "instances of noncompliance and weaknesses in internal controls" for overdue, overbudget project

April 8, 2025
Is this the end of the line for the Northstar Commuter Line? Lawmakers will discuss shuttering the little-used route "Let's not be ridiculous about spending good money, that we don't necessarily have, after bad money"

February 24, 2025
Department of Transportation boosts funding for popular "Borealis" Amtrak route between St. Paul and Chicago $38 million is being allocated to ensure the route is funded for the next six years

January 13, 2025
MnDOT seeking public input on the future of rail and train service in Minnesota "There are destinations that are being studied and new routes that are under consideration"

August 12, 2024
Two women in the hospital after being struck by a train in Robbinsdale Both women are seriously injured after their SUV was struck on 42nd Avenue

July 29, 2024
Amtrak's new Borealis train service between St. Paul and Chicago is a resounding success "If these ridership numbers hold up, the annual ridership will be way above what anybody projected"

July 10, 2024