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Additional passenger train from St. Paul to Chicago closer to becoming a reality
Winona Daily News, February 3, 2020 - A second passenger train traveling to and from Saint Paul to Chicago, with stops in Winona and La...
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Feb 4, 2020
Duluth leaders try to fire up legislators on passenger rail to Minneapolis
Star Tribune – 12/12/19 Mary Murphy isn't looking for a time machine when she says: "We have to learn how to travel into the future." The...
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Dec 12, 2019
Boosters of Second Twin Cities-Chicago train undeterred despite budget snub
Star Tribune - July 5, 2019 - Rail advocates remain optimistic that a second daily Amtrak train could be added.
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Dec 11, 2019
Great River Rail Commissioners testify at House Committee Hearing
Great River Rail Commission - October 3, 2019 - An important House of Representatives Transportation hearing was held in Winona, MN.
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Dec 11, 2019
Passenger rail service to Duluth, another train to Chicago, still being considered
Star Tribune - October 14, 2019 - Supporters of passenger rail service in Minnesota push for additional funding.
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Dec 11, 2019
Amtrak Hiawatha line gets funding from Wisconsin lawmakers to buy new rail cars
Chicago Tribune – 12/10/19 Amtrak’s Hiawatha line, which runs between Milwaukee and Chicago and makes a total of 14 stops each weekday in...
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Dec 10, 2019
Awards Celebrate Amtrak Chicago Union Station Projects
Amtrak – 12/9/19 Awards in architecture and engineering honor Amtrak and our Chicago Union Station improvements by recognizing our...
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Dec 9, 2019
Year in Review: South Shore Line projects reach milestones
NWI Times – 12/2/19 The South Shore Line's West Lake Corridor project passed two major milestones this year in the Federal Transit...
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Dec 2, 2019
New video lays out MIPRC’s vision for Midwest passenger rail
MIPRC – 11/25/19 The Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission has released a first-ever video explaining our states' vision to...
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Nov 25, 2019
Great River Rail to participate in Union Depot European Christmas Market and Northstar Holiday Train
Great River Rail - November 23, 2019 - Part of the annual "Hub for the Holidays" events series.
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Nov 23, 2019
St. Cloud Pushes to Extend Northstar Commuter Rail Line North
WCCO – 11/19/19 t’s been 10 years since the first Northstar commuter rail trains began daily service between Minneapolis and Big Lake. On...
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Nov 19, 2019
Improved Safety and Customer Experience Drive Record Amtrak Ridership
Amtrak – 11/8/19 Through continued investment in safety and the customer experience, Amtrak delivered its best operating performance in...
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Nov 8, 2019
Rail Group celebrates ‘big win’ for Amtrak line from QC to Chicago
WQAD – 10/23/19 The High-Speed Rail Alliance, formerly the Midwest High-Speed Rail Association, held its Fall Meeting Wednesday, October...
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Oct 23, 2019
Heartland Flyer extension may boost Kansas economy
KWCH – 3/24/19 Amtrak has requested funding from the federal government to extend the Heartland Flyer north to the city of Newton....
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Mar 24, 2019
County Board backs 2nd Twin Cities-to-Chicago train
Red Wing Republican Eagle - March 8, 2019
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Mar 8, 2019
Second Train From Chicago to Twin Cities Could Bring $25M to MN
Rail Passengers Association - February 28, 2019 A second Amtrak train between Chicago and Minneapolis/ St. Paul could bring $25 million...
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Feb 28, 2019
Day on the Hill Passenger Rail Event
Great River Rail - February 19, 2019 Passenger rail advocate group All Aboard Minnesota is hosting their first ever "Day on the Hill" on...
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Feb 19, 2019
New Name, New Train: Great River Rail Commission Advocates for Second Train to Chicago
Great River Rail - February 19, 2019 In 2009, elected officials from 17 cities and counties along the Mississippi River from St. Paul to...
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Feb 19, 2019
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