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Will Jones @willpjones.bsky.social · 12d

@mndot.mn.gov estimates every St Paul-Chicago trip by train, instead of car, saves $296. $88 comes in social benefits-safety, emissions and crash reduction. The rest goes to the rider, due to reduced cost of operating a personal vehicle. Increased rail service is a no-brainer! @hsrail.bsky.social

State Rail Plan Update

The draft State Rail Plan is now available for your review and comments. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking Minnesota businesses and residents to provide feedback on the final draft ...

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 12d

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.
historical photo in reddish sepia tone, from a high angle

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 15d

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!

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Tinman contre la caste @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 26d

This Amtrak Borealis train to Chicago has been fully sold out the entire trip.

Interior of an Amtrak passenger train car. View is 3/4 down the aisle with the seat backs of chairs lined up to the vanishing point.

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 15d

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!

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

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Wausau, Wisconsin

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 17d

Our annual meeting is a week from today! Are you registered?

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 20d

Stay updated on our progress, especially as we prepare for the 2026 Minnesota Legislative session. #mnleg

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Click on the link below to review which membership option is best for you. We welcome you aboard!

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 20d

The route to Fargo would run during the day and could use the same Empire Builder route as Chicago to Seattle. The route to Kansas City could eventually connect Minnesota with Texas, allowing riders to bypass Chicago when heading west.

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 20d

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 · 22d

Speaking of board elections...applications are open! Use your talents to support our mission of expanding passenger rail.
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Board Application

Thank you for your interest in Board Membership at All Aboard Minnesota (AAMN). AAMN is an all-volunteer membership organization incorporated in 2013. The mission of AAMN is to promote the expansion…

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 22d

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!

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 26d

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 · 28d

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 · Sep 25

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 · Sep 24

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · Sep 24

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3rd Quarter 2025 Newsletter

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · Sep 22

We need a ROBUST national network. Love to see this win for the Gulf Coast!

We've been meeting with @mndot.mn.gov staff to discuss restoration of service between the Twin Cities and Kansas City.

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Y'all Aboard! Celebrating the launch of the Mardi Gras Service

20 years after Hurricane Katrina, passenger rail is finally back between New Orleans and Mobile, AL. Our Transportation for America team played a critical role in shaping the federal programs that…

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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · Sep 16

All I want is a train from St. Paul to Kansas City.

All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · Sep 15

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.

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Jeremy Be @iamjeremybe.bsky.social · Sep 16

I would very much like to be able to take a train to visit family in Iowa vs. that boring drive down I-35 and back.

All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · Sep 15

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.

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · Sep 15

With a Projected ridership of over 190,000 per year, this corridor has the greatest potential ridership of any Midwestern passenger rail route.

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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · Sep 15

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.

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