A Trip on the Inaugural Borealis Train
The first Borealis Amtrak train out of St. Paul included microwaved food, press conferences, tornado warnings and lots of praise from politicians.
The first Borealis Amtrak train out of St. Paul included microwaved food, press conferences, tornado warnings and lots of praise from politicians.
The arrival of the Borealis line provides an opportunity to look back on a project that didn’t make it this far, but found a new home in Africa.
Advocates are pushing for a much-needed transformation of I-94 into an at-grade boulevard. But with the trench already there, why not install below-ground rail?
Let’s chat with some of the people riding the Borealis on opening day to find out what this train means to them!
Current transit expansion plans are strong, but light rail extensions and bus rapid transit cannot be the end-all be-all of our ambitions.
Amtrak is having a moment, though it may be hard yet to see the results. A new study may provide clues about what’s to come.
A robust nationwide passenger rail network may be a tall order, but take heart! The Midwest is perfectly positioned to develop its own strong regional rail system.
Weigh in on the state flag design; door knock for I-94; celebrate passenger rail; and rethink how downtowns can become people-focused.
If a commuter train runs more often, are more people likely to take it? Metro Transit is banking on it with an expanded Northstar schedule.
Take a rails-and-trails tour of abandoned railways around the Twin Cities metro, as our author explains their history and current uses.