map of counties showing line of rail route

To Answer a Recent Question about the Northern Lights Express

The NLX Passenger Rail Train is on hold right now. Much beneficial hard work has been done, putting the project on track though the project is currently in a holding pattern. Please see this link from the NLX Alliance. This letter has information that may answer your questions. Here is the link to the NLX […]

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MN Shared Mobility Collaborative Quarterly Convening: Passenger Rail

SMC Passenger Rail Convening registration Is this email not displaying correctly? View it as a web page. Quarterly Convening: Passenger Rail Tuesday, September 9, 2025 1:30–2:30 p.m. CDT Register > About the Event This convening will focus on the topic of passenger rail. Three expert panelists will join us for a moderated Q&A to discuss the […]

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Meeting with MnDOT in Mora

Northern Lights Express Questions Answered

Before, during and after our May 9th meeting with MnDOT regarding the Northern Lights Express Passenger Rail Train – we were asked many questions. We referred these questions on to the authorities of MnDOT Office of Passenger Rail – who presented great information and answered questions at our meeting. You’ll find the video of the […]

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Northern Lights Express News

MnDOT Office of Passenger Rail met at the East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC) office in Mora on May 9th to discuss questions and present information about the Northern Lights Express Passenger Rail Train (NLX). Local Leaders were invited to attend in-person or virtually and to submit their questions ahead of the meeting. Greg Mathis; […]

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