Duluth-to-Minneapolis Electric Train Doesn’t Have to be a Dream
“More than 100 years ago, this dream died. … (That) does not mean (it) has to be gone forever.”
Category: Railroads
Train Tunnels Under the St. Louis River
Adding a tunnel under the St. Louis River would provide better connectivity between the Twin Ports for pedestrians, cyclists and Northern Lights Express users.
Northstar: Never Given a Chance
With the Northstar Line now shut down, I reminisce about our short-lived commuter rail, how history is repeating itself with this shut down, and what the future holds for the transit system of the Twin Cities without Northstar.
Travel Diary of Riding Amtrak to Chicago, Flying Back
Ever since the start of a second daily Amtrak train from Union Depot, St. Paul, to Union Station, Chicago, with the Borealis, I have been itching to take the train to visit my three cousins who live in the city of Chicago. This article is a diary of how this trip went and some of […]
Talks of NLX Need Verifiable Facts, not Conjecture
From the Twin Cities to the Twin Ports, public support for NLX should center on verifiable facts around cost, congestion and climate.
Riding the California Zephyr
A story of riding the Amtrak across the country, and in doing so, discovering the joys and profound fulfillment of creating community.
NLX Would Benefit Even Minnesotans Who Refuse to Ride
Though facing funding threats, the Northern Lights Express can benefit more than just riders, delivering investment, reduced congestion and expanded mobility.
Training Our Focus on the Second Trump Regime
With the uncertainty of federal funding, Minnesota has an opportunity to step up and provide local funding for public transit, including trains.
A Ride on the Northstar . . . for Fun and Drinks!
The Northstar might be dimming…or is that the drinks? Taking the train to Anoka and the bus back is a blast with friends along.
Minneapolis’ Twenty-Ninth Street Railroad Depression: Changes Over Time
Photos and architecture, historic and current, tell the story of growth and change in the heart of South Minneapolis.