Monticello Subdivision

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Monticello Subdivision
Former continuation northwest
Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant
35.5 mi
Monticello
26.9
Albertville
20.6
Rogers
11.6
Osseo
Brooklyn Park
Crystal
5.1
Robbinsdale
1.7
MW Junction
to
Golden Valley Industrial Lead
Golden Valley
0.0 mi
Lyndale Junction

The Monticello Subdivision or Monticello Sub is a

Alexandrian (named for Alexandria, Minnesota).[2]

This is a low-volume line, only seeing about two trains a week. Most rail activity on the line takes place south of

The

BNSF has consistently opposed any passenger rail along this corridor.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ a b Cambridge Systematics, Inc. (July 31, 2009). "Minnesota Comprehensive Statewide Freight and Passenger Rail Plan: Freight Rail Supply and Demand – Draft technical memorandum" (PDF). Minnesota Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 21, 2010.
  2. ^ "Named GN Passenger Trains: Lines East". Great Northern Empire. Retrieved September 21, 2010.
  3. ^ Miller, Kevin. "BNSF remains opposed to Bottineau LRT on its land". hometownsource.com. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  4. ^ Moore, Janet (July 29, 2020). "Supporters press for extension of Metro Transit's Blue Line light rail". www.startribune.com. Retrieved July 30, 2020.

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