Tag: SPUD
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New Amtrak Borealis Service / St Paul-Milwaukee
I recently tried out the new Amtrak service, the Borealis. The Borealis is a daily train service from St Paul to Chicago. I chose to only go as far as Milwaukee. Train 1340, east bound, departs St Paul Union Depot (SPUD) at 11:50am and arrives, if on schedule into Milwaukee at 5:40pm. On my trip,…
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Minneapolis/St Paul Light Rail Adventure
I had the opportunity to try out the Metro Transit light rail last week. Not just for fun and adventure, but rather I had the need for transportation between the St Paul Union Depot (SPUD) and the University of Minnesota campus. First impression was good overall. The trains are fairly new and well maintained. The…
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CPKC and a New Beginning
After a recent move to the MSP area, I’m now getting a better view of the ongoing integration of KCS and CP railroads. I’m also getting more familiar with the great passenger facility in St Paul, known as the St Paul Union Depot (SPUD). I got a brief view of CP 2816, the Empress recently.…
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