St. Paul to Kansas City Train Connection Proposed

St. Paul City Council calls for study of new passenger rail service to Fargo and Kansas City

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The St. Paul City Council has passed a resolution urging the state to study the feasibility of new passenger rail service connecting St. Paul to Fargo/Moorhead as well as a potential route from the Twin Cities to Kansas City, Missouri.

Why it matters

Improved rail connectivity between the Midwest cities could provide more transportation options and economic development opportunities, though the costs and logistics of such an ambitious project remain to be seen.

The details

The resolution calls for the Minnesota Department of Transportation to conduct a study on the viability of a 'TC to KC' rail route that would link St. Paul to Kansas City, in addition to examining service between St. Paul and the Fargo/Moorhead region.

  • The St. Paul City Council passed the resolution on February 10, 2026.

The players

St. Paul City Council

The governing body of the city of St. Paul, Minnesota that passed the resolution calling for the rail service study.

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What’s next

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will now need to determine the feasibility and costs of the proposed rail routes, which could take months or years to complete.

The takeaway

While ambitious, the St. Paul City Council's proposal highlights the growing demand for improved Midwest rail connectivity that could boost economic and transportation opportunities across the region if deemed viable.