News Release

Borealis Ridership Reaches 100,000 Passengers in 22 Weeks

GRR Admin

Oct 24

Borealis Ridership Reaches 100,000 Passengers in 22 Weeks

The Borealis trains between St. Paul, Milwaukee, and Chicago will recognize its 100,000th passenger.

Ride Amtrak Borealis Trains starting Tuesday, May 21

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May 1

Ride Amtrak Borealis Trains starting Tuesday, May 21

Ride Amtrak Borealis Trains starting Tuesday, May 21 The Great River Rail Commission is excited to share details for Amtrak Borealis...

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May 22, 2023

Legislature Approves Funds for TCMC Second Train Operating, Capital Expenses

Great River Rail Commission News Release Contact: Great River Rail Commission Kevin Roggenbuck, Senior Transportation Planner, Ramsey...

Governor Walz Includes Second Train in Biennial Budget

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Jan 31, 2023

Governor Walz Includes Second Train in Biennial Budget

January 31, 2023 (Red Wing, Minn.) – Governor Walz has included the Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago Rail Corridor (TCMC) Second Train in...

Are there passenger rail supporters on your ballot?

GRR Admin

Aug 3, 2022

Are there passenger rail supporters on your ballot?

The general election is Tuesday, November 8. Please cast an informed vote. Many issues face Minnesotans, and while we recognize it's not...

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Jan 9, 2022

MatasCastillo to Chair Great River Rail Commission

January 7, 2022 (Red Wing, Minn.) Contact: Great River Rail Commission (651) 266-2790 kevin.roggenbuck@ramseycounty.us For immediate...

GRR Admin

Feb 23, 2021

TCMC Second Train included in Gov. Walz bonding proposal

Feb. 23, 2021 (Red Wing, Minn.) Gov. Tim Walz released a $518 million capital investment bonding proposal on Feb. 22 that includes $10...

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Jan 11, 2021

Officers reelected to Great River Rail Commission

January 11, 2021 - Red Wing, Minn. The Great River Rail Commission has chosen officers for 2021. Reelected to the posts were Mark...

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Oct 19, 2020

Great River Rail Commission Reaction: Second Train Left Out Again

Contact: Great River Rail Commission (651) 266-2790 kevin.roggenbuck@ramseycounty.us For immediate release: October 19, 2020 Great River...

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Sep 25, 2020

Feds Award $31.8 Million for Second Train to Chicago

Contact: Great River Rail Commission (651) 266-2790 kevin.roggenbuck@ramseycounty.us For immediate release: September 23, 2020 STATEMENT...

Great River Rail

Jul 9, 2020

Second Train to Chicago Project Progress Report

Great River Rail - July 9, 2020 July 9, 2020 (Red Wing, Minn.) – Project partners submitted a federal grant request for capital funding...

Great River Rail

Jun 19, 2020

Statement on Empire Builder Service

Amtrak to cut back Empire Builder, other routes because of coronavirus slowdown Pioneer Press - June 17 The Great River Rail Commission...

Great River Rail

May 13, 2020

Second Train to Chicago Project Receives Federal Grant

Amtrak commits $5 million toward another grant application A second daily train to Chicago, with Minnesota stops in Saint Paul, Red Wing...

Great River Rail

Jan 31, 2020

Second Train advocates ramp up efforts

With the 2020 legislature about to begin, the advocates of the Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago (TCMC) Second Train are increasing efforts...

Great River Rail

Jan 17, 2020

Governor includes second train in bonding proposal

January 10, 2020 (Red Wing, Minn.) – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced this week that $10 million in funding for the Twin...

Great River Rail

Jan 10, 2020

Officers reelected to Great River Rail Commission

January 10, 2020 (Red Wing, Minn.) – The Great River Rail Commission, a group of 18 cities and counties advocating for expanded passenger...