Minnesota Northstar

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Minnesota Northstar Overview

The Northstar Line is a commuter rail route in the US state of Minnesota. Northstar runs 40 miles (64 km) from Big Lake to downtown Minneapolis at Target Field using existing track and right-of-way owned by the BNSF Railway. Passenger service began on November 16, 2009. The rail line serves part of the Northstar Corridor between Minneapolis and St. Cloud. Planning for the line began in 1997 when the Northstar Corridor Development Authority (NCDA) was formed. The corridor is also served by Interstate 94 and U.S. Highway 10.

Minnesota Northstar Locomotives

Number Model Year(s) Built History Notes
MNRX 501 MP36PH-3C 2008 Built New.
MNRX 502 MP36PH-3C 2008 Built New.
MNRX 503 MP36PH-3C 2008 Built New.
MNRX 504 MP36PH-3C 2008 Built New.
MNRX 505 MP36PH-3C 2008 Built New.
MNRX 512 MP36PH-3C 2008 Ex-UTAX 12



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