Amtrak's Borealis Line Sees Strong Start with 18,500 Riders in First Month

New route between St. Paul and Chicago turns a profit within two weeks and boosts Amtrak's overall ridership.

The Borealis line serves key cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois, with daily discounts for various groups.
Amtrak reported $600,000 in operating revenue against $500,000 in expenses for the Borealis route in May.
The new service is the first passenger rail expansion in Wisconsin in 22 years.
Amtrak aims to set an all-time ridership record for 2024, partly due to the Borealis line's popularity.
East Coast Amtrak services faced disruptions due to a power outage but have since been restored.