MN Rail Notes

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”

https://t.co/BB9dxtEce4 via @MKEBizJournal #Amtrak

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A classic A-B-A set of Milwaukee Road F7s lead northbound mixed freight #63 along US 218 between Bixby and Owatonna, Minnesota in February, 1964. Rick Burn photo.

https://t.co/kjesO5085g

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North Shore Scenic Railroad dedicates engine to USA's 250th birthday - https://t.co/t5Q1w3hI12 - https://t.co/ZQrI9xVE07 #GoogleAlerts

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As of 0811, the Empire Builder departed Staples 2hrs 44min late. Next stop: St Cloud. #Amtrak https://t.co/8YBzPxNtvQ

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The North Coast Limited departing Saint Paul Union Depot on June 8, 1964. Marty Bernard photo.

https://t.co/ckXBbfBTkx

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As of 0447, the Empire Builder departed Fargo, ND 1hr 18min late. Next stop: Detroit Lakes. #Amtrak https://t.co/P00GPbd1ur

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As of 0433, the Empire Builder departed Detroit Lakes 6min late. Next stop: Staples. #Amtrak https://t.co/YBgnAPbm4y

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As of 0406, the #8 Empire Builder departed Devils Lake, ND 3hrs 22min late. Next stop: Grand Forks, ND. Per https://t.co/Onc1yA0n2k, they are due into @UnionDepot at 1101, 2hrs 28min late (likely to change). #Amtrak https://t.co/PdL94VjIgc

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As of 0427, the #7 Empire Builder departed Staples 2hrs 17min late. Next stop: Detroit Lakes. #Amtrak https://t.co/nQcIASGjbC

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As of 0310, the Empire Builder departed Rugby, ND 3hrs 21min late. Next stop: Devils Lake, ND. Per https://t.co/Onc1yA0n2k, they are due into @UnionDepot at 1204, 3hrs 31min late (likely to change). #Amtrak https://t.co/rY6kTvdQMh

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As of 0820, the Empire Builder departed Fargo, ND 4hrs 51min late. Next stop: Detroit Lakes. #Amtrak https://t.co/K9RtP0HyAd

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As of 0744, the Empire Builder departed St Cloud 1hr 12min late. Next stop: @UnionDepot. #Amtrak https://t.co/nn7GwbxG0B

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As of 0419, the #8 Empire Builder departed Rugby, ND 4hrs 30min late. Next stop: Devils Lake, ND. Per https://t.co/Onc1yA0n2k, they are due into @UnionDepot at 1207, 3hrs 34min late (likely to change). #Amtrak https://t.co/m6eBpQfXam

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As of 0428, the #7 Empire Builder departed St Cloud 3hrs 19min late. Next stop: Staples. #Amtrak https://t.co/bMwxqlr5hB

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Twin Cities light rail lines need repairs, so riders will jump on buses this summer - https://t.co/rXjUgYLH7e #GoogleAlerts

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As of 0454, the Empire Builder departed Devils Lake, ND 4hrs 10min late. Next stop: Grand Forks, ND. Per https://t.co/Onc1yA0n2k, they are due into @UnionDepot at 1146, 3hrs 13min late (likely to change). #Amtrak https://t.co/Uz2QNQMmMK

[Minnesota Department of Transportation @MnDOT]

It’s Emergency Notification System Awareness Day! If your vehicle ever gets stuck on railroad tracks:

• Get everyone out and move far away
• Find the blue and white sign and call the number
• Can’t find the sign? Call 911

Learn more about rail safety: https://t.co/CpWTabAweh

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As of 0416, the Empire Builder departed Grand Forks, ND 2hrs 6min late. Next stop: Fargo, ND. Per https://t.co/Onc1yA0n2k, they are due into @UnionDepot at 0951, 1hr 18min late (likely to change). #Amtrak https://t.co/MJYOfQjY1v

[Trains Magazine @TrainsMagazine]

North Shore Scenic GP9 in America 250 colors https://t.co/Zu6ZODjUsS

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'Very disruptive': Blue Line trains to shut down for seven weeks during major maintenance - https://t.co/QKB49Dsuvf #GoogleAlerts

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As of 0441, the Empire Builder departed Fargo, ND 1hr 12min late. Next stop: Detroit Lakes. #Amtrak https://t.co/Hg9HOVDvKx