State Rail Plan

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The State Rail Plan is a mode-specific plan that builds on the Minnesota GO vision. We're updating our State Rail Plan to guide the development of Minnesota’s rail system for the next 20 years. We're committed to hearing from everyone in Minnesota about the value and impact of railroads as an element of the state's Multimodal Transportation System.


Photo Courtesy David Schauer (used with permission)

Upcoming engagement opportunities

Public engagement associated with the State Rail Plan is underway as MnDOT provides statewide opportunities for public involvement. Your feedback will help guide us to create a vision for the future state rail system in Minnesota.

Please join us for a public meeting to learn more about the Vision Goals and Action Plan. Below are dates and times:

Duluth
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Lake Superior Railroad Museum
506 W Michigan St.
Duluth, MN 55802

Rochester
Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Rochester Public Library
101 2nd St. SE
Rochester, MN 55904

Moorhead
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Moorhead Public Library
118 5th St. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560

St. Paul
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2024
10:00 a.m. - noon

Union Depot
214 4th St East
Saint Paul, MN 55101


Opportunities for the public to engage included:

Rail stakeholder engagement activities included:

  • Advisory committee meetings
  • Stakeholder interviews
  • Focus groups and workshops
  • Workplace-based outreach

Stay informed







The State Rail Plan is a mode-specific plan that builds on the Minnesota GO vision. We're updating our State Rail Plan to guide the development of Minnesota’s rail system for the next 20 years. We're committed to hearing from everyone in Minnesota about the value and impact of railroads as an element of the state's Multimodal Transportation System.


Photo Courtesy David Schauer (used with permission)

Upcoming engagement opportunities

Public engagement associated with the State Rail Plan is underway as MnDOT provides statewide opportunities for public involvement. Your feedback will help guide us to create a vision for the future state rail system in Minnesota.

Please join us for a public meeting to learn more about the Vision Goals and Action Plan. Below are dates and times:

Duluth
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Lake Superior Railroad Museum
506 W Michigan St.
Duluth, MN 55802

Rochester
Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Rochester Public Library
101 2nd St. SE
Rochester, MN 55904

Moorhead
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Moorhead Public Library
118 5th St. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560

St. Paul
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2024
10:00 a.m. - noon

Union Depot
214 4th St East
Saint Paul, MN 55101


Opportunities for the public to engage included:

Rail stakeholder engagement activities included:

  • Advisory committee meetings
  • Stakeholder interviews
  • Focus groups and workshops
  • Workplace-based outreach

Stay informed







  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded. Thank you for your participation.

    State Rail Plan Passenger Rail Priorities Survey

    4119 responses

    Welcome to the Minnesota State Rail Plan Public Engagement Survey.


    As part of the State Rail Plan update, the Minnesota Department of Transportation would like your input! This is the second survey we have hosted which will assist in the development of an overall vision for the state’s freight and passenger rail network and its future development. The State Rail Plan will identify priority rail corridors, programs, and projects that may contribute to the improvement or expansion of passenger and freight travel in and out of Minnesota. The survey should take about 5-7 minutes to complete.


    We would appreciate your time and feedback to help improve passenger rail services in Minnesota.  

     








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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    State Rail Plan Public Engagement Survey

    1028 responses


    Welcome to our initial Public Engagement Survey! The Minnesota State Rail Plan update project is the process MnDOT will use to craft an overall vision for the state’s freight and passenger rail network and facilitate its future development. To accomplish this, we will analyze critical elements of the freight and passenger rail system that influence transportation access and economic development across the state. The updated plan will inventory the existing rail system by assembling data from project research and a broad based public engagement effort. The project will evaluate the strengths and opportunities presented by the system, identify priority rail corridors for passenger and freight movements, and examine the programs and projects necessary to improve or expand passenger and freight travel in and out of Minnesota.



    The Minnesota Department of Transportation would like your input, Please take 3-5 minutes to provide feedback and help us improve railroads in Minnesota.



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