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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 29/09/2026

Tomorrow is the last day to buy discounted tickets! Amtrak's Winter Sale offers 25% off Borealis and Hiawatha tickets for travel from October 14th through December 17th. Book your tickets now! allaboardmn.org #passengerrail #AAMN #borealis #amtrak

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 25/09/2026

Over the past few months, we've been updating our website. Here are a few pages that have received overhauls in the last few weeks. Check them out! Borealis: bit.ly/4xa1cDI Meet the Board: allaboardmn.org/about/board/ Our Vision: bit.ly/4ybrTJx Past, Present, Future: bit.ly/4xa1cDI

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 23/09/2026

All Aboard Minnesota mourns the passing of our esteemed board member, Tom Beaumont. Tom was a long time passenger rail advocate. He was generous with his time and loved working with our members and volunteers. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 10/07/2026

Explore our long-term vision for expanding the network of intercity passenger rail. allaboardmn.org/about/our-vi...

map of existing and proposed rail service in Minnesota and neighboring states

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 19/06/2026

Whether you're a member already or a fan of the Borealis, consider making a gift today. We're relying on your generosity to continue our work advocating for expanded passenger rail. buff.ly/gVFbgKd

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 03/06/2026

See you at Union Depot this weekend? www.uniondepot.org/event/train-...

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 21/05/2026

The @amtrak.com Borealis turns 2 today! Repost and share where you've taken it or where you'd like to go next.

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 13/05/2026

We need volunteers. If you love trains and passenger rail, join us at Train Days at Union Depot June 6 & 7! allaboardmn.org/.../join-aam... Email info@allaboardmn.org with your availability. All volunteers will be paired with a board member or experienced volunteer.

people at Union Depot looking at the All Aboard banner and info

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 16/04/2026

Mn Senate Transportation Committee bill moves forward with language supporting a future grant proposal to evaluate new passenger rail service from the Twin Cities to Kansas City and new daytime service from Saint Paul to Fargo! All Aboard MN and city staff from Albert Lea and Anoka gave testimony.

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 30/03/2026

Update on the Northern Lights Express

What is the status of the Northern Lights Express between Duluth and Minneapolis? The project is in Phase I planning and evaluation in the Federal Railroad Administration’s Corridor Identification and Development program. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is overseeing planning and is waiting for approval to move into Phase 2 of the federal planning process. The 10 percent state match needed for phase 2 was authorized previously by the Minnesota Legislature.

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 30/03/2026

The Northstar's shutdown is not at all indicative of passenger rail demand.

Given what happened with Northstar rail in Minnesota, why would the state of Minnesota want to invest in another rail project?

Northstar commuter rail was managed by the Metropolitan Council and operated by crew members from BNSF Railway. It served the Monday to Friday AM and PM commute to/from downtown Minneapolis. Ridership crashed during the COVID-19 pandemic and did not rebound, in part due to the continued weakness of the job market in downtown Minneapolis.

Plus, a Phase I study of these two new corridors costs Minnesota nothing!

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 30/03/2026

If you drive, fly, or enjoy free parking, you enjoy government subsidized travel. Passenger rail is no different.

Will passenger rail projects ever make money or even cover their costs?

Passenger rail in the US is only able to cover a percentage of operating costs. Government covers the remainder. However, this is no different than airlines, roads, and parking.

For example, a quarter of the federal support for transportation ($26.7 billion in FY2024) comes from general U.S. tax revenues–not the gas tax.

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 30/03/2026

Would a new train between the Twin Cities and Kansas City be a good investment? (You guessed it - YES!)

This is a good corridor for a state supported train that could connect cities in Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri It connects the Twin Cities Metro region with Des Moines and Kansas City, and has one of the greatest ridership potentials of passenger rail routes in the Midwest, estimated at over 190,000 riders per year.

It would connect Minnesota to other Amtrak routes that serve Denver, San Francisco, Phoenix, and LA, with many stops in between.

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 30/03/2026

Would a second passenger train between Saint Paul and Fargo be a good investment? (short answer: YES!)

This is a good corridor for a state supported train that would supplement Amtrak’s long distance Empire Builder. A passenger train in this corridor would stop in more cities than the Empire Builder and operate on a daytime schedule rather than the overnight hours, connecting a great number of colleges and universities.

This corridor is almost double tracked and has the equipment required to run passenger rail service, with stations already in place in many of the cities. The rail demand is there.

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 30/03/2026

We're starting this week off by answering some FAQs about passenger rail in Minnesota. 🧵

Frequently asked questions about passenger rail in Minnesota, down arrow, two squiggly lines as decoration

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 20/03/2026

If you want more passenger rail, now is the time to contact your representatives! House bill 3176 will be heard in the House Transportation Finance and Policy committee this Monday.

action alert! photo of people with suitcases boarding amtrak empire builder

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 10/03/2026

Support expanded passenger rail! Ask your legislators to support HF3176 | SF 2887, directing @mndot.mn.gov to submit applications to the Federal Railroad Administration to study two corridors. allaboardmn.org/news/blog/re...

action alert!
ask your legislators to support HF3176 | SF2887

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 07/03/2026

Are you getting the latest updates on passenger rail in Minnesota and beyond? www.allaboardmn.org/join/

Inside of the observation car of the Empire Builder, filled with people playing cards, doing homework, sketching and more

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 11/02/2026

The Minnesota legislative session begins in a week. Ask your legislators to support HF3176 | SF2887. buff.ly/BifSDVP

"HF3176 | SF2887 Ask Minnesota legislators to support intercity passenger rail."
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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 05/02/2026

Want to see more passenger rail in the Midwest? Could you give a couple hours per month to forward the mission of All Aboard Minnesota? Email us at info@allaboardmn.org. We have some easy ways to get involved.

person wearing headphones watching people board the train out the window of the train car

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 22/01/2026

At one time, passenger trains operated twice daily between Saint Paul and Kansas City. We are advocating for a new train to connect the Twin Cities Metro area with Minnesota cities along the 35W corridor.

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 20/01/2026

Join us in advocating for legislation this session to provide daytime passenger rail service between St. Paul and Fargo/Moorhead. We love the Empire Builder, but Minnesota also needs a state-supported train to serve more cities on a more convenient schedule. allaboardmn.org/about/our-vi...

Train passing a pond on a nice day, with greenery and trees in the background. Photo Credit: Robert Ball

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 01/01/2026

Our new years resolution? New passenger rail lines! The immense success of the Borealis service between Saint Paul and Chicago proves that Minnesotans want more passenger rail options.

photo of the facade of Kansas City Union Station

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 29/12/2025

The success of the Borealis service between Saint Paul and Chicago proves that Minnesotans want more passenger rail options. AAMN will work this session on HF3176 / SF2887 - to jump start two new rail corridors in MN. Let your legislators know you support this bill! allaboardmn.org/about/news/b...

Board Chair Barb Thoman moderating a legislative panel at the All Aboard Minnesota annual meeting.

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 24/12/2025

We hope you have a happy holiday season ❄️🚆 Pictured in his @amtrak.com holiday best: Board Member Tom Beaumont

Board member Tom Beaumont rocking an Amtrak sweater that says "Amtrak with your nose so bright won you guide my sleigh tonight"

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 22/12/2025

Nona Hill of All Aboard Wisconsin talks about why she supports expanded passenger rail. Why do you want to see more passenger rail in the Midwest?

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 10/12/2025

We had a strong turnout again at our annual meeting in November. A highlight was our legislative panel, featuring Peter Wagenius of @sierraclubmn.bsky.social and legislative leaders Senator Scott Dibble and Rep. Erin Koegel. We also heard from Ken Bueller about the Northern Lights Express!

Board President Barb Thoman, Representative Koegel, and Senator Dibble smiling for a photo

Peter Wagenius of Sierra Club speaking to crowd with All Aboard rail map in the background

Ken Bueller speaking about the Northern Lights Express!

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 08/12/2025

Not only is train travel economically beneficial and environmentally friendly...it's fun. Video from the Empire Builder on the way to Milwaukee, taken by Alexander Furneaux.

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 14/11/2025

Read through our formally submitted comments to help guide your own public comment. allaboardmn.org/about/news/b...

photo of All Aboard annual meeting with Representative Erin Koegel, Senator Scott Dibble, and Sierra Club's Peter Wagenius during a legislative panel

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 30/10/2025

Saint Paul Union Depot used to see 300 trains a day. We're working to restore service and expand fast, comfortable, frequent intercity passenger train services within and beyond Minnesota. Where would you like to be able to go by train?

4346. Union Depot and Boat Docks, St. Paul, Minn.
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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 27/10/2025

There is still time to register for our annual meeting this Saturday! We will be joined by Representative Koegel and Senator Dibble to discuss the upcoming legislative session. You won't want to miss the latest in rail news. Get involved! allaboardmn.org/events/2025-...

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 27/10/2025

Our members understand why intercity passenger rail is needed to connect cities, greater Minnesota, and the Midwest. We rely on members, volunteers, and donors to achieve our goals of expanded and improved intercity passenger rail. Join us! allaboardmn.org/join/

Intercity passenger rail extends the reach to those who can’t or shouldn’t drive and improves the safety on the highways.

Holly Lutz
Wausau, Wisconsin

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 25/10/2025

Our annual meeting is a week from today! Are you registered? allaboardmn.org/events/2025-...

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 22/10/2025

Did you know we are advocating for TWO new passenger rail routes? We're garnering support from key leaders for additional passenger rail service between Twin Cities ↔ Fargo and new service between the Twin Cities ↔ Kansas City.

people eating and on their phones on the Amtrak

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 20/10/2025

You won't want to miss important updates from All Aboard Minnesota, state legislators, and other officials at our annual meeting. You'll have an opportunity to share your thoughts around passenger rail, and members will vote in board elections. Lunch provided! allaboardmn.org/events/2025-...

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 16/10/2025

All Aboard Minnesota attended the annual meeting of the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission (MIPRC) in September at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri. MIPRC has been facilitating collaboration around passenger rail improvements in the Midwest for 25 years.

photo of people milling about by the Amtrak on a nice sunny day

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 14/10/2025

Another busy fall day at the Red Wing Amtrak Station with passengers headed south toward Winona and beyond at about noon. The northbound train from Chicago arrives daily in Red Wing about 6 pm.

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 25/09/2025

Like Minnesota, the state of Missouri has a state-supported passenger train - the Missouri River Runner - connecting Kansas City and St. Louis, stopping at eight cities in between. Join us in advocating for more state supported trains including St. Paul to Fargo and the Twin Cities to Kansas City.

photo of amtrak train at the Lee's Summit, Missouri stop

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 15/09/2025

Would you like to take a train from St Paul to Albert Lea? What about from Faribault to Des Moines? The re-establishment of train service between the Twin Cities ⇆ Des Moines ⇆ Kansas City is possible. allaboardmn.org/site/assets/...

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 11/09/2025

Have you ridden the @amtrak.com Aurora Borealis line? Our advocacy helped make that route possible, and you can help us continue to expand interstate passenger rail. Sign up for our newsletter and become a member today. allaboardmn.org/join/

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 09/09/2025

Not a member, but want to support expansion of passenger rail? Join us! allaboardmn.org/join/

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 09/09/2025

Members, save the date! We'll see you at the All Aboard Minnesota annual meeting in November.

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