Borealis

Per ride subsidy on Borealis train increases 66% in one year

November 10, 2025 by John Phelan

In the first eleven days of its operation in May 2024, Amtrak’s Borealis service between St. Paul and Chicago generated a “profit” of $100,000, which excited a few local people.…

November 10, 2025 by John Phelan

Transportation

The Borealis isn’t doing as well as you’ve been told

July 30, 2024 by John Phelan

Photo: AMTRAK MIDWEST “Profit” A couple of weeks ago, I noted the flurry of excitement in the local media over the news that the new train service between St. Paul…

July 30, 2024 by John Phelan

Transportation

Borealis’ ridership numbers don’t make the case for the Northern Lights Express

July 8, 2024 by John Phelan

On May 21, Amtrak launched its new Borealis service, a second daily train running between St. Paul and Chicago. Amtrak has released its monthly performance report for May, so it only…

July 8, 2024 by John Phelan