Editing Duluth, Minnesota (section)

===Railways===
Duluth was connected to Minneapolis by the ''[[North Star (Amtrak train)|North Star]]'' passenger train from 1978 to 1985. The [[North Shore Scenic Railroad]] operated seasonal excursion trains on its line to [[Two Harbors, Minnesota|Two Harbors]]. The former [[Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway]], now part of the [[Canadian National Railway]], operates taconite-hauling trains in the area. Duluth is also served by the [[BNSF Railway]], the [[Canadian Pacific Railway]], and the [[Union Pacific Railroad]].

A proposal to restore service between the Twin Cities and the Twin Ports via the [[Northern Lights Express]] was first made in 2000. Detailed plans and environmental assessments have since been completed, but the project has yet to be fully funded.