MINNEAPOLIS
TARGET FIELD
ST PAUL
UNION DEPOT
INTERCITY RAIL
Amtrak's long-distance Empire Builder, spanning from Chicago to the Pacific Northwest, is currently the only intercity route serving the Twin Cities.
COMMUTER RAIL
The Northstar, running but twice a day since pandemic service cuts, is the lone commuter rail line in the Twin Cities metro.
CHICAGO
SEATTLE, PORTLAND
BIG LAKE
2023
The current regional and intercity rail network of the Twin Cities - two stations; two routes
2023
The Amtrak Great River increases service between St. Paul and Chicago.
2026
The Northern Lights Express reconnects Duluth to Amtrak's network.
20XX
Northstar extended to St. Cloud running several daily trains.
20XX
The historic Dan Patch interurban is revived as a modern regional rail line.
20XX
Amtrak expands service to Eau Claire as part of its 2035 plan.