01:15 am
03 June 2026

Train Hits Milestone

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Train Hits Milestone

The new Amtrak train running between Saint Paul and Chicago through Wisconsin has had 100-thousand riders.

Amtrak says the Borealis line reached the milestone in less than six months of operation. The trains stop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells, and La Crosse daily. Every passenger on the celebratory ride today got an extra 500 Amtrak rewards points and a 100 Grand candy bar.

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