Metro Transit replacing Northstar train with buses
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Permanent closure of the Northstar commuter rail service
Launch of Route 888 bus service in North Metro
Impact of changing post-2020 ridership trends on transit
Expansion of weekday and weekend transit scheduling
Fare structures and pass compatibility for new bus services
Notable Quotes (2)
We'll have trips on weekdays with arrivals in downtown Minneapolis between 6:00 am and 9:00 am and then running hourly.
Transit schedulingDescribing the new frequency of the Route 888 bus service.
It's about 40 weekly trips that we provide today. If you look at all days of the week, with the new bus service, it's going to be nearly 400.
Service capacityComparing existing rail capacity to the new bus capacity.
People (2)
Adam HarringtonRepresentative
Discussing the transition from rail to bus services in the North Metro area.
Eric NelsonReporter
Reporting for North Metro TV News on transit changes.
Places Mentioned
North Metro, MinnesotaMinneapolis, MinnesotaRamsay stationAnoka stationRapids stationMarquette Avenue, downtown MinneapolisSecond Avenue, downtown Minneapolis
Events & Meetings (2)
- October 2023: Northstar usage for postseason games
- January 2025: Commencement of new bus service (Route 888)