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There was an article in train’s magazine stating that Amtrak was supporting the merger between CP and KCS. In return CP would operate the second frequency between chi-msp. Additional CP would operate the New Orleans Baton Rouge train and allow Amtrak to use the Windsor tunnel for chi-det-tor service
 
Recent article MSP Star-Tribune newspaper:

Bold to assume that the Star Tribune cares much about St. Paul. There's a reason that, even with all the cuts, the St. Paul Pioneer Press still tends to have more comprehensive St. Paul and east metro coverage. ;)

That said, this is exciting news and I'm glad to see that CP supports it. Hopefully that'll mean that the train can start sooner, perhaps even before/while any additional upgrades happen? Later this year may be too optimistic, but I'd love to see it get off the ground early - something that cannot be said for many other MSP-area rail projects as of late.
 
Bold to assume that the Star Tribune cares much about St. Paul. There's a reason that, even with all the cuts, the St. Paul Pioneer Press still tends to have more comprehensive St. Paul and east metro coverage. ;)

That said, this is exciting news and I'm glad to see that CP supports it. Hopefully that'll mean that the train can start sooner, perhaps even before/while any additional upgrades happen? Later this year may be too optimistic, but I'd love to see it get off the ground early - something that cannot be said for many other MSP-area rail projects as of late.
Ya - too many NIMBY factors - and the political types want the money back in their pocket or spent somewhere else.

As for those newspapers it is a dying media - half the newspaper print of a few years back - the St.Paul PP is printed by Mpls S&T
Several smaller local newsprint papers have folded - now it is all digital on a smart cell phone or tablet even TV (CBS) is onboard too.
Oh and did I mention the cost of buying a copy almost double of that print a few years ago
 
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