First Northstar trip delayed 30 minutes

Metro Transit said that heavy freight traffic along the BNSF-owned tracks has caused delays.

By Tim Harlow Star Tribune

December 20, 2013 — 5:39am

Twin Cities transit officials warned Northstar riders of delays popping up along the commuter rail line that runs from northwest of the metro area into downtown Minneapolis.

Metro Transit said that heavy freight traffic along the BNSF-owned tracks has the first Northstar commuter trip into downtown delayed by 30-plus minutes.

Tim Harlow covers traffic and transportation issues in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, and likes to get out of the office, even during rush hour. He also covers the suburbs in northern Hennepin and all of Anoka counties, plus breaking news and weather.

tim.harlow@startribune.com 612-673-7768

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