Amtrak’s Borealis service surpasses 500K passengers

In roughly two-and-a-half years of service, Amtrak’s Borealis train reaches a milestone on Monday: 500,000 passengers. The twice daily train between Chicago and St. Paul began service in May 2024. Both trains make stops in La Crosse. Ridership numbers are likely to grow, according to Minnesota Transportation Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger. “In roughly two and a half years of operation, the ridership numbers for Borealis continues to exceed expectations. We are thrilled that Amtrak will add a fourth passenger car to the service in just a few weeks, which allows more Minnesotans access to this safe, reliable transportation option. We are grateful for the strong partnerships with states, local governments, businesses and communities that are vital to the success of Borealis.” Wisconsin Transportation Secretary Kristina Boardman said, “Reaching 500,000 passengers demonstrates that the Borealis service is a reliable, effective and enjoyable way to travel throughout the state of Wisconsin and beyond. WisDOT is proud to continue this collaborative work with the states of Minnesota and Illinois and Amtrak to allow passenger rail travel to continue to thrive.” It took about 14 months for the Borealis to reach 250,000 passengers. According to an Amtrak executive, ridership in its Midwest network is up and nationwide as people look for alternatives to higher costs associated with driving. The post Amtrak’s Borealis service surpasses 500K passengers appeared first on WIZM 92.3FM 106.7FM 1410AM. [TheTopNews] Read More.