Are 7 and 8 on the Surrey Line Yet?

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Are they now operating Fargo to Minot direct, bypassing Devils Lake construction? The work had been delayed from the original start date of October 15.

 

[CHamilton]

According to a post on the Yahoo Empire Builder group,

With the passage of the westbound Empire Builder (train 7-22) this morning [Tuesday 10/23]. BNSF is taking the Devils Lake subdivision out of service between Churchs Ferry and Devils Lake...The project is expected to be completed in early November. In the mean time, Amtrak is providing bus service between Fargo and Minot to serve the affected communities.