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Posted to this page is Minnesota-related rail news, pictures, observations and anything else Minnesota rail.

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“Amtrak's new Twin Cities-Chicago route through Milwaukee turns a profit in first 11 days” bizjournals.com/milwaukee/ne… via @MKEBizJournal #Amtrak
Amtrak's new Twin Cities-Chicago route through Milwaukee turns a profit in first 11 days

Amtrak's new Twin Cities-Chicago route through Milwaukee turns a profit in first 11 days

After its May 21 launch, Amtrak Borealis attracted hundreds of daily passengers for its train route between St. Paul and Chicago.

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As of 0427, the Empire Builder departed Detroit Lakes on-time! Next stop: Staples. #Amtrak asm.transitdocs.com/train/20…
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Minnesota Operation Lifesaver Online Silent Auction Opens Oct. 29 | American Ag Network - goo.gl/alerts/C6fj1n #GoogleAlerts @olinational
Minnesota Operation Lifesaver Online Silent Auction Opens Oct. 29

Minnesota Operation Lifesaver Online Silent Auction Opens Oct. 29

Minnesota Operation Lifesaver will hold an online silent auction Oct. 29 through Nov. 5, with proceeds supporting free rail safety education and volunteer outreach across the state. The nonprofit...

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As of 0405, the Empire Builder departed Devils Lake, ND 3hrs 21min late. Next stop: Grand Forks, ND. Per Amtrak.com, they are due into @UnionDepot at 1100, 2hrs 27min late (likely to change). #Amtrak asm.transitdocs.com/train/20…
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Up to $1.3M grant would renew Northern Lines Railway's 25-mile network - goo.gl/alerts/9N7uoh #GoogleAlerts
Up to $1.3M grant would renew Northern Lines Railway's 25-mile network

Up to $1.3M grant would renew Northern Lines Railway's 25-mile network

The Northern Lines Railway CRISI grant of up to $1.3 million covers new ties and alignment fixes on about 25 miles near St. Cloud, with a 35% railroad share.

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FRA picks Twin Cities & Western for up to $22M, nearly double its 2024 selection - goo.gl/alerts/e7Dnnq #GoogleAlerts
FRA picks Twin Cities & Western for up to $22M, nearly double its 2024 selection

FRA picks Twin Cities & Western for up to $22M, nearly double its 2024 selection

Up to $22 million would cover 200 new Twin Cities & Western grain cars and Central Minnesota track work, after an $11.7 million CRISI selection in 2024.

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As of 0330, the Empire Builder departed Fargo, ND 1min late. Next stop: Detroit Lakes. #Amtrak asm.transitdocs.com/train/20…

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As of 0427, the Empire Builder departed Detroit Lakes on-time! Next stop: Staples. #Amtrak asm.transitdocs.com/train/20…

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As of 0824, the Empire Builder arrived into @UnionDepot 9min early! They are scheduled to depart for Red Wing on-time at 0850. #Amtrak asm.transitdocs.com/train/20…

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As of 0714, the Empire Builder departed St Cloud 42min late. Next stop: @UnionDepot. #Amtrak asm.transitdocs.com/train/20…
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Northern Lines Railway gets federal grant to rehabilitate lines around St. Cloud - goo.gl/alerts/i3mKXx #GoogleAlerts
Northern Lines Railway gets federal grant to rehabilitate lines around St. Cloud

Northern Lines Railway gets federal grant to rehabilitate lines around St. Cloud

Funding through U.S. Department of Transportation could be worth up to $1.3 million.

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As of 0427, the Empire Builder departed Detroit Lakes on-time! Next stop: Staples. #Amtrak asm.transitdocs.com/train/20…

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South Dakota’s Sisseton Milbank Railroad plans to discontinue operations vist.ly/5pia6
South Dakota’s Sisseton Milbank Railroad plans to discontinue operations - Trains

South Dakota’s Sisseton Milbank Railroad plans to discontinue operations - Trains

PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota’s Sisseton Milbank Railroad is withdrawing plans to rehabilitate its line and intends to seek permission to discontinue operations, the South Dakota Railroad Board was...

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As of 0402, the Empire Builder departed Fargo, ND 33min late. Next stop: Detroit Lakes. #Amtrak asm.transitdocs.com/train/20…
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As of 0357, the Empire Builder departed Grand Forks, ND 1hr 47min late. Next stop: Grand Forks, ND. Per Amtrak.com, they are due into @UnionDepot at 0944, 1hr 11min late (likely to change). #Amtrak asm.transitdocs.com/train/20…
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More than 100 projects receive CRISI funding vist.ly/5p4hz
More than 100 projects receive CRISI funding (updated) - Trains

More than 100 projects receive CRISI funding (updated) - Trains

WASHINGTON — A total of 105 projects in 45 states and the District of Columbia have been awarded grants under the Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety...

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As of 0452, the Empire Builder departed Detroit Lakes 25min late. Next stop: Staples. #Amtrak asm.transitdocs.com/train/20…

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As of 0437, the Empire Builder departed Detroit Lakes 10min late. Next stop: Staples. #Amtrak asm.transitdocs.com/train/20…
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As of 0959, the Empire Builder departed Red Wing 15min late. Next stop: Winona. #Amtrak asm.transitdocs.com/train/20…
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St. Paul museum will celebrate 30th anniversary of Night Trains holiday display this winter - goo.gl/alerts/n6cnMc #GoogleAlerts
St. Paul museum will celebrate 30th anniversary of Night Trains holiday display this winter

St. Paul museum will celebrate 30th anniversary of Night Trains holiday display this winter

The Twin City Railroad Museum's annual holiday display of vintage trains and a miniature village starts on Nov. 7.

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As of 0925, the Empire Builder departed St Cloud 2hrs 53min late. Next stop: @UnionDepot. #Amtrak asm.transitdocs.com/train/20…

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