5:45 a.m. update: First Northstar trip running 30 minutes late

A frozen switch in the Elk River area has led to delays on the first inbound trip on the Northstar Commuter line.

By Tim Harlow Star Tribune

January 27, 2014 — 5:45am

A frozen switch in the Elk River area has led to delays on the first inbound trip on the Northstar Commuter line.

The train arrived in Elk River 30 minutes late. Expect delays along the rest of the line as the train heads to Anoka, Fridley, Coon Rapids and downtown Minneapolis.

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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