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Amtrak’s Borealis reached the 250,000-passenger milestone during the July 4th holiday weekend, the passenger operator has ...
Amtrak's Borealis line celebrates 250,000 riders in its first year, offering travel between the Twin Cities and Chicago with scenic views and regional fare.
Amtrak said its new Borealis route connecting the Twin Cities and Chicago has carried more than a quarter of a million ...
Thanks to the support of our partners, we’re honored to have more than a quarter-million customers, and counting, travel on the Borealis train this past year,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris.
Amtrak’s new Borealis line, which started service in May of 2024 and runs between Chicago and the Twin Cities, and through Wisconsin, carried its ...
In May 2025, Amtrak Borealis marked a successful first year, announcing that it had surpassed its projected ridership. It had served 205,800 passengers as of April 30, 2025, way above the initial ...
Amtrak's Borealis train, from Milwaukee to the Twin Cities, had more than 200,000 riders in its first year. Alex Groth, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wed, May 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM UTC.
Amtrak's cross-country Empire Builder train has long connected Milwaukee to the Twin Cities, but now the year-old Borealis route makes the trip even easier and more affordable.
Amtrak’s Borealis, the passenger rail line running between St. Paul’s Union Depot and Chicago’s Union Station, recently marked its first anniversary. But there is a bigger reason to celebrate.
The latest Amtrak's Borealis makes visiting Minneapolis easier than ever. Amtrak's cross-country Empire Builder train has long connected Milwaukee to the Twin Cities, but now the year-old Borealis ...