Metro Transit will transition from commuter rail to expanded bus service.
The last day of Northstar Commuter Rail service will be Jan. 4, 2026, with special event service provided for the final Minnesota Vikings' regular season home game.
Beginning Monday, Jan. 5, more frequent and flexible bus service will begin along the corridor between downtown Minneapolis and the Big Lake Station area.
More trips, more flexibility
With this transition, the Northstar corridor will see a tenfold increase in trips – from about 40 train trips per week today to nearly 400 weekly bus trips. This expanded service is designed to better match current travel patterns, offering more flexibility at a lower cost to operate.
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