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.
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The Northstar Should Die
The commuter rail line is not pulling its weight compared to other Metro Transit lines; it should be sacrificed in favor of better bus service.
Northstar Line: An Opportunity That Shouldn’t Be Wasted
Although the Northstar Commuter Line could be shut down, its trains could still be used to improve passenger rail throughout Minnesota.
Weekend Service Could Save the Northstar
A train built for commuters is struggling in a post-commute world. Weekend trips could turn the Northstar into a regional lifeline.
The Northstar Is Dead! Long Live the Northstar!
The commuter line is under threat from multiple directions, but with some tweaks, it could actually play a key role in Minnesota transit.
The Future of Northstar in a Post-Pandemic World
Ridership on the Northstar during the pandemic has averaged between 100 and 300 weekday riders, making it one of the lowest performing commuter/regional rail routes in the country.
Commonalities of the Northstar and Red Line
From a physical and operational standpoint the Northstar Line and Red Line are a night and day difference, but from an implementation and performance standpoint they are actually quite similar. The Red Line operates every 20 minutes (it used to be every 15 minutes) and had 267,000 rides in 2016 . While the Red Line hasn’t […]