Borealis Festivities at SPUD May 21! Join Us!

May 18, 2024

ACTION OPPORTUNITY!

The Long Awaited 2nd Train "BOREALIS" makes its inaugural run on Tuesday 5/21!

A Celebration is planned including an opportunity to view and visit the train.

Here are the event details and how you can help AAMN show support for the new service

Where:

Saint Paul Union Depot

240 E. Kellogg Blvd. Saint Paul MN

Schedule:

  • 9:00 - 10:15 am Optional Public Tours of Borealis Trainset
  • 10:45- Event begins with welcome and comments by Government and Amtrak officials
  • 11:22 Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner remarks
  • 11:25 Ribbon Cutting (AAMN President Brian Nelson will participate)
  • 11:30 Board Borealis
  • 11:50 Train Departs

If You Come - What You Can Do to Show AAMN Support!

  • When you arrive: Look for the AAMN banner on the West Side of the concourse opposite Gate A
  • Pick up a button
  • Wear the button during your visit
  • At 10:30 or before gather by the BOREALIS banner for an AAMN Group Photo

What about the first arrival of BOREALIS Westbound?

No Formal Event is Planned but several of us will greet the train and welcome travelers to the Twin Cities. You are welcome to join us. The Borealis is scheduled to arrive at 6:29 pm

Please check in with Tom Beaumont near Gate C by 6:15.

He will have buttons and materials to distribute

These will be good opportunities to show AAMN's commitment and support for Passenger Rail in Minnesota and the Midwest!

If you plan to attend these festivities, please let us know at allaboardminnesota@gmail.com