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| Author: | CMST.P.&OLakeElmo [ Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | North Star Start Date |
does anybody know when the North Star is supposed to start operation? |
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| Author: | john [ Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: North Star Start Date |
I would assume you are asking about when passenger runs? I remember reading somewhere that passenger operations were to start in November. They have been conducting test runs between Big Lake and Minneapolis for several weeks now. |
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| Author: | CMST.P.&OLakeElmo [ Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: North Star Start Date |
thank you |
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| Author: | TrainlessRailfan [ Mon Aug 31, 2009 4:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: North Star Start Date |
| Author: | MilwaukeeroadMatt [ Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: North Star Start Date |
I plan on riding the line from Downtown to Big Lake and back on the first day (just for fun) anyone else think of doing the same? |
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| Author: | brahamfireman [ Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: North Star Start Date |
if I am in the area I would join you, but I'll prolly be out west still. |
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| Author: | MilwaukeeroadMatt [ Mon Oct 19, 2009 9:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: North Star Start Date |
This morning Northstar trains began to run their regular schedule with out passnengers. This is to see how the commuter trains will affect regular train service and gives them and the BNSF some time to work out any kinks before they go "live" inn November. http://www.metrotransit.org/Northstar/r ... #schedules |
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| Author: | MilwaukeeroadMatt [ Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: North Star Start Date |
I sat at University this afternoon and was happy to find all four westbound and the one eastbound Northstar train all departed on time today, it seams like the DS was having some radio issues but the lack of any BNSF traffic save for the lone NTWPAS train it looked like the first test of the afternoon rushhour trains went smooth. Lets see what happens when the yard is plugged and trains are stacked up to Prescott and Staples. |
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| Author: | Mike B. [ Mon Oct 19, 2009 9:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: North Star Start Date |
| Author: | willard1346 [ Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: North Star Start Date |
You belong somewhere all right! |
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| Author: | MilwaukeeroadMatt [ Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: North Star Start Date |
So if Northstar ridership is above expectations and additional trains are added the problems will only get worse, what are the opinions of list members on the feesability of adding a dedicated commuter main along the current ROW, acquiring the needed property and enviromental permits aside what are the pro's and con's? |
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| Author: | foss0244 [ Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: North Star Start Date |
| Author: | willard1346 [ Thu Oct 22, 2009 5:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: North Star Start Date |
I heard rumors three years ago or so.. That at some point they were going to construct a "industrial lead" or something along those lines out to Anoka along the main line. That way they could stage freights on that track if need be. |
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| Author: | johnhill_3009 [ Thu Oct 22, 2009 8:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: North Star Start Date |
| Author: | MilwaukeeroadMatt [ Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: North Star Start Date |
I never saw those before thanks for posting them John very interesting reading. |
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