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Looking for an alternative mode of traveling this holiday season? Maybe you should think about booking a Borealis train ticket.
(Courtesy of Amtrak)
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Looking for a different way to travel this holiday season? Think about a ride on the Borealis

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Railroads in the late-19th century and early 20th century in downtown Minneapolis helped make the Twin Cities a crucial hub for U.S. agriculture and made Minneapolis the world's "bread basket" with their flour-milling giants like Washburn Crosby, now General Mills.
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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
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Testing on tracks in Hopkins, Minnesota on the Southwest Light Rail project, a long overdue and overbudget extension of the Metro Transit Green Line.
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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
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Beginning August 16, there will be more frequent trips on the system's busiest routes, all-day express service from multiple suburban "park and ride" lots, and the return of two popular express routes that were suspended during the pandemic.
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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"
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Is California's plan for high speed rail officially DOA?
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Is California's plan for high speed rail officially DOA?

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The oft-critiqued, over-budget, and long overdue Southwest Light Rail project is again in the crosshairs of Minnesota lawmakers, including a group of bipartisan State Senators who want the project to end.
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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
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A Minnesota House committee today hears a proposal that effectively begins the process of shutting down the Northstar Commuter Rail system.
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Is this the end of the line for the Northstar Commuter Line? Lawmakers will discuss shuttering the little-used route

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The U.S. Department of Transportation is boosting funding for Amtrak's popular new Borealis route between St. Paul and Chicago.
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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
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The view from the train tracks heading into Duluth, Minnesota.
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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"
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Two women are in the hospital after being in car that was struck by a train in Robbinsdale.
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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
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Amtrak's new train service between St. Paul and Chicago is so far a resounding success.
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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"
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More women under the hood at Metro Transit
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More women under the hood at Metro Transit as they look to add more females to their roster of mechanics

Metro Transit is even offering a 3-year apprenticeship
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Choo-Choo Bob's opening
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Choo-Choo Bob's returns to St. Paul, this time in a perfect spot

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Metro Transit Blue Line extension planners partner with community and cultural groups

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Metro Transit is rebounding in the number of riders and routes

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Northern Lights Express Train, Duluth
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Minnesotans can one day take the Northern Lights Express train to Duluth

A one-way ride will take around 2.5 hours and cost $30-$35 once the project finishes
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Raymond, MN, Train Derailment
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Kandiyohi County Commissioners provide update on the response to last week's train derailment

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