The Northstar Line (reporting mark MNRX) is a commuter rail route in the US state of Minnesota, which began service on November 16, 2009. The rail line serves part of the Northstar Corridor between Minneapolis and St. Cloud, and has been in planning since the Northstar Corridor Development Authority (NCDA) formed in 1997. The corridor is served by Interstate 94 and U.S. Highway 10.
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. Feasibility studies explored extending service an additional 42 miles (68 km) northwest, to connect Becker, St. Cloud, and Rice. Extension plans are on indefinite hold due to insufficient ridership.
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