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.
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Stories From Those Aboard the Borealis
Let’s chat with some of the people riding the Borealis on opening day to find out what this train means to them!
The Midwest: A Sleeping Giant for American Passenger Rail
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.
St. Paul to Denver by Bus and Train
When you’re committed to not flying cross-country, things can get … “interesting.” Here’s one person’s trip from St. Paul to Denver via rail and bus.
The State of the Union (Depot) Address
This week we’re joined by Brian Nelson, President of All Aboard Minnesota, to chat about the current status of passenger rail projects in Minnesota.
Amtrak’s Empire Builder: The Train that Deserves Better
Amtrak’s Empire Builder, the only intercity rail service in Minnesota, will be reduced from daily to tri-weekly service beginning in October due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. I decided to take it one more time before the cuts went into effect, as there’s no way of knowing how long it’ll be before daily […]
Intercity Rail Would Bridge Minnesota’s So-called “Rural-Urban Divide”
A few months ago, I was privileged to be a guest lecturer for a colleague’s environmental sociology course at the UW-La Crosse. For those unfamiliar, La Crosse, Wisconsin is one of the larger small cities in the region. It’s a city with a metro area of about 130,000 people located in a magnificent spot on […]
Trains, Planes, or Cars: Which is the Most Carbon-Efficient Way to Travel?
Many of us traveled for the holidays, and many of the Streets community shared their experiences of traveling by Amtrak. It is very true that when moving on flat ground in a straight line, trains on steel wheels and rails are the most efficient form of transportation. Rolling on steel rails reduces rolling resistance and […]
Reader Survey Results: Economics of Amtrak from Minneapolis to Duluth
On March 27, we posted about the numbers surrounding the proposed $600 million investment to bring Amtrak rail service along a corridor between Minneapolis and Duluth. Many of you shared your stories of rail and bus travel, and many expressed a deep appreciation for the comfort and conveniences of travel by rail. To learn more, I created a […]
Reader Survey: What Would You Pay for Minneapolis-Duluth Rail Service?
On March 27, we posted about the numbers surrounding the proposed $600 million investment to bring Amtrak rail service along a corridor between Minneapolis and Duluth. Many of you shared your stories of rail and bus travel, and many expressed a deep appreciation for the comfort and conveniences of travel by rail. In an effort […]