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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

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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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

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

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 - 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

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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Great Pumpkin Train returns to Duluth for a fall family adventure - WDIO.com - goo.gl/alerts/fHZhQT #GoogleAlerts

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WDIO News covering the latest news, weather, sports and events in Duluth, the Iron Range, Northwest Wisconsin and the U.P. of Michigan.

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Wadena adopts railroad crossing plan amid BNSF lawsuit - goo.gl/alerts/h3tV2A #GoogleAlerts @BNSFRailway

Wadena police ticketed BNSF for blocking crossings, the railway sued in response; now the city has...

City Council approves new procedures for prolonged delays as a federal court challenge to Minnesota’s blocked crossing law remains unresolved

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The Great Pumpkin Train Brings 3000 Pumpkins To North Shore - B105 - goo.gl/alerts/tkmbS2 #GoogleAlerts

Duluth's Great Pumpkin Train Is Back, And It Takes You To A Pumpkin Patch

Duluth's Great Pumpkin Train offers a fall excursion with pumpkin picking, magic shows, balloon creations, and more.

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As of 0427, the Empire Builder departed Grand Forks, ND 2hrs 17min late. Next stop: Fargo, ND. Per Amtrak.com, they are due into @UnionDepot at 1006, 1hr 33min late (likely to change). #Amtrak asm.transitdocs.com/train/20…
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As of 0439, the Empire Builder departed Detroit Lakes 12min late. Next stop: Staples. #Amtrak dixielandsoftware.net/cgi-bi…
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Canadian Pacific Holiday Train announces 25 Minnesota stops for December - goo.gl/alerts/AECFhY #GoogleAlerts @CPKCrail

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train announces 25 Minnesota stops for December 2026

For seven days in December, the festive train will make stops around the state.

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As of 0412, the Empire Builder departed Fargo, ND 43min late. Next stop: Detroit Lakes. #Amtrak asm.transitdocs.com/train/20…

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CPKC Holiday Train announces 2026 schedule vist.ly/5naxs

CPKC Holiday Train announces 2026 schedule - Trains

CALGARY, Alberta — The CPKC Holiday Train will launch its 2026 schedule on Nov. 19 in Montreal, beginning 32 days of travel by two trainsets that will make stops featuring live music performances in...

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As of 0433, the Empire Builder departed Detroit Lakes 6min late. Next stop: Staples. #Amtrak asm.transitdocs.com/train/20…

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