From the Tribune files: Take a look inside Amtrak’s Borealis train on its anniversary

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Amtrak debuted its new Borealis train on May 21, 2024. The commuter route connects St. Paul with Chicago and offers a second passenger service option along part of Amtrak’s existing Empire Builder route. The Borealis train includes stops in Red Wing and Winona in Minnesota and La Crosse, Tomah, Wisconsin Dells, Portage, Columbus Milwaukee, Milwaukee airport and Sturtevant in Wisconsin as well as Glenview in Illinois.

New passenger train celebrated in the Driftless — Saskia Hatvany River Valley Media Group

New passenger train celebrated in the Driftless — Chris and Jenny Kendall ride the Borealis train from the Twin Cities to Glenview, Wis. to visit family. The new hours make the monthly journey much more convenient, he said.
Saskia Hatvany, River Valley Media Group

New passenger train celebrated in the Driftless — Amtrak conductor Roy Gentry works the company's new Borealis train Tuesday.
Saskia Hatvany River Valley Media Group

New passenger train celebrated in the Driftless — Saskia Hatvany, River Valley Media Group

New passenger train celebrated in the Driftless — Saskia Hatvany River Valley Media Group

New passenger train celebrated in the Driftless — Saskia Hatvany River Valley Media Group

New passenger train celebrated in the Driftless — Saskia Hatvany River Valley Media Group

New passenger train celebrated in the Driftless — Saskia Hatvany River Valley Media Group

New passenger train celebrated in the Driftless — Saskia Hatvany River Valley Media Group

New passenger train celebrated in the Driftless — Saskia Hatvany River Valley Media Group

New passenger train celebrated in the Driftless — Saskia Hatvany River Valley Media Group

New passenger train celebrated in the Driftless — Saskia Hatvany River Valley Media Group

New passenger train celebrated in the Driftless — Saskia Hatvany River Valley Media Group

New passenger train celebrated in the Driftless — Saskia Hatvany River Valley Media Group

New passenger train celebrated in the Driftless — Saskia Hatvany River Valley Media Group

Launch of Amtrak's Borealis train line brings new travel option to stops between Twin Cities, Chicago

Launch of Amtrak's Borealis train line brings new travel option to stops between Twin Cities, Chicago

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