MN High Speed Rail

MN High-Speed Rail Commission

The Minnesota High-Speed Rail Commission is one of the leading authoritative voices on high-speed rail in Minnesota. Comprised of local elected officials, the Commission advocates for the development of Minnesota's first high-speed rail line within the federally designated high-speed rail corridor that connects the Twin Cities to Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago.

The proposed 110 mph high-speed rail line along the upper Mississippi River is identified as a national priority route with the ability to make a single investment that simultaneously benefits high-speed, passenger, commuter, and freight rail.

Why High-Speed Rail?

Increased business and tourism for starters, with a faster, stronger connection between the Twin Cities and Chicago. Learn More

Where Does it Start and Stop?

Service will start at the Union Depot in St. Paul, with additional stops in Red Wing and Winona, continuing on to Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. Learn More

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Recent News

Communities along the Minnesota-Wisconsin border get the message

Winona Radio - 4.01.10

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Local rail ‘summit' lobbies for high-speed line on Amtrak route

La Crosse Tribune - 3.19.10

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OBAMA ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $823 MILLION FOR HIGH-SPEED RAIL FROM ST. PAUL TO CHICAGO

Press Release - 1.28.10

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HIGH-SPEED RIVER ROUTE PRIORITY IN STATE RAIL PLAN

Winona Post - 1.03.10

The “River Route” connecting high speed rail through Winona and to Chicago and the Twin Cities is still on the table...

MN ENDORSES HIGH-SPEED RAIL TO CHICAGO

Chicago Tribune - 12.31.09

Minnesota transportation officials are going on the record in support of a high-speed rail line between the Twin Cities and Chicago.