Northstar Line

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf commuter rail service
gptkbp:amenities Wi-Fi on trains
gptkbp:annualRidership approximately 1,000 passengers daily
gptkbp:collaboratedWith local businesses
gptkbp:communityEvents sponsors local events
gptkbp:communityImpact supports local businesses
gptkbp:communitySupport strong local backing
gptkbp:connects Metro_Transit_bus_services
gptkbp:customerFeedback generally positive
gptkbp:emergencyServices in place for safety
gptkbp:endsAt gptkb:Minneapolis
gptkbp:environmentalImpact reduces traffic congestion
gptkbp:fareSystem Metro_Transit_fare_zones
gptkbp:frequency hourly during peak hours
gptkbp:funding state and federal grants
gptkbp:futurePlans increase ridership by 20%
possible_extension_to_St._Cloud
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first commuter rail in Minnesota
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Northstar Line
gptkbp:location gptkb:Minnesota
gptkbp:maintenance located_in_Big_Lake
gptkbp:marketingStrategy focus on commuters
gptkbp:numberOfStations 6
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:Burlington_Northern_Santa_Fe_Railway
gptkbp:operatingHours limited on weekends
gptkbp:operationalStatus weather-related delays
gptkbp:partnerships with local governments
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Northstar_Corridor
Twin Cities metropolitan area
gptkbp:publicAccess to increase ridership
gptkbp:railwayLine available online
gptkbp:safetyFeatures generally safe
gptkbp:services 2009
Monday to Friday
planned for future
5 AM to 10 PM
ongoing upgrades planned
high on weekdays
gptkbp:serviceType commuter rail
gptkbp:speed 30 mph
gptkbp:startsAt Big Lake
gptkbp:sustainabilityInitiatives uses energy-efficient trains
gptkbp:ticket_sales affordable for commuters
gptkbp:ticketingSystem online and at stations
gptkbp:track 40 miles
gptkbp:training approximately 200 passengers
every 30 minutes during peak hours
gptkbp:trainTypes diesel multiple units
gptkbp:transportation reduces reliance on cars