New Northstar station ready to roll

Roughly 100 new daily round-trip riders are expected to use the Northstar Commuter Line when rail service at the new $13 million Ramsey Station starts next Wednesday, Nov. 14, the Star Tribune reports. However, some officials are concerned construction was too costly and it will only take riders from neighboring Elk River and Anoka stations. The newspaper notes the Ramsey Star Express bus line is being discontinued.

Author:: BMTN Staff
Updated:: Mar 8, 2018
Original:: Nov 9, 2012

Roughly 100 new daily round-trip riders are expected to use the Northstar Commuter Line when rail service at the new $13 million Ramsey Station starts next Wednesday, Nov. 14, the Star Tribune reports. However, some officials are concerned construction was too costly and it will only take riders from neighboring Elk River and Anoka stations. The newspaper notes the Ramsey Star Express bus line is being discontinued.

A one-way weekday fare between Ramsey Station and Minneapolis is $3.50, KSTP reports. There will be twelve trips to and from the station each weekday during rush hours, as well as six trips on Saturdays and Sundays.

Next Friday, Northstar marks its third year of service after making its debut on Nov. 16, 2009.

Earlier this year, Northstar slashed fares by as much as 25 percent to persuade northwest suburban commuters to get on board.

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Northstar rail and Northstar Link bus services are celebrating the opening of the new $13 million rail station in Ramsey with free rides. The Ramsey Station opens Wednesday, and all stations will offer free rides Wednesday and Thursday.

Carrying fewer passengers this year, Northstar commuter rail is slashing fares by as much as 25 percent in an attempt to attract new riders. The price reduction underscores the ongoing challenge the three-year-old line faces in persuading northwest suburban commuters to get on board.

With ridership numbers not living up to expectations, the Met Council said Wednesday that it's cutting fees on the NorthStar commuter rail line. Starting Aug. 1, the NorthStar -- which travels between the Twin Cities and Big Lake -- will charge $6 instead of $7 for weekday rush hour patrons. The reduced fee experiment will be evaluated in nine months.

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