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The '''Staples Subdivision''' or '''Staples Sub''' is a [[railway]] line running about {{convert|227|mi}} from [[Dilworth, Minnesota|Dilworth]] to [[Fridley, Minnesota]] (near [[Minneapolis, Minnesota|Minneapolis]]). It is operated by [[BNSF Railway]] as part of their [[Northern Transcon]] and contains the busiest segment of mainline track in the state, between [[Coon Rapids, Minnesota|Coon Rapids]] and Fridley. As of 2014, most of the route hosted an average of 60 trains per day, and there were 80 trains per day near Fridley.<ref name="rail-volume">{{cite web|url=http://www.dot.state.mn.us/ofrw/maps/MNFreightRailroadMapMay2013Large.pdf|title=Minnesota Freight Railroad Map|author=Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations|publisher=Minnesota Department of Transportation|date=May 2013|accessdate=January 27, 2014}}</ref> The line meets the [[KO Subdivision]] in the west at East Dilworth, and runs to Interstate in Fridley, at the limits of Northtown Yard. Beyond Northtown, the rails continue as the [[Midway Subdivision]].<ref name="fargo-staples">{{cite web|url=http://donwinter.com/Railroad%20Infrastructure%20and%20Traffic%20Data/Trunk%20Routes/NP%20Transcon%20and%20Coal%20Route/Route%20Descriptions/Fargo%20to%20Staples.htm|title=Fargo to Staples|author=Don Winter|accessdate=June 2, 2010}}</ref><ref name="staples-coon-creek">{{cite web|url=http://donwinter.com/Railroad%20Infrastructure%20and%20Traffic%20Data/Trunk%20Routes/NP%20Transcon%20and%20Coal%20Route/Route%20Descriptions/Staples%20to%20Coon%20Creek.htm|title=Staples to Coon Creek|author=Don Winter|accessdate=June 2, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://donwinter.com/Railroad%20Infrastructure%20and%20Traffic%20Data/Regions/Twin%20Cities/Route%20Descriptions/Coon%20Creek%20to%20University.htm|title=Coon Creek to University|author=Don Winter|accessdate=June 2, 2010}}</ref> [[U.S. Highway 10]] closely follows the rail line for a majority of the distance between Dilworth and Fridley, Minnesota. |
The '''Staples Subdivision''' or '''Staples Sub''' is a [[railway]] line running about {{convert|227|mi}} from [[Dilworth, Minnesota|Dilworth]] to [[Fridley, Minnesota]] (near [[Minneapolis, Minnesota|Minneapolis]]). It is operated by [[BNSF Railway]] as part of their [[Northern Transcon]] and contains the busiest segment of mainline track in the state, between [[Coon Rapids, Minnesota|Coon Rapids]] and Fridley. As of 2014, most of the route hosted an average of 60 trains per day, and there were 80 trains per day near Fridley.<ref name="rail-volume">{{cite web|url=http://www.dot.state.mn.us/ofrw/maps/MNFreightRailroadMapMay2013Large.pdf|title=Minnesota Freight Railroad Map|author=Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations|publisher=Minnesota Department of Transportation|date=May 2013|accessdate=January 27, 2014}}</ref> The line meets the [[KO Subdivision]] in the west at East Dilworth, and runs to Interstate in Fridley, at the limits of Northtown Yard. Beyond Northtown, the rails continue as the [[Midway Subdivision]].<ref name="fargo-staples">{{cite web|url=http://donwinter.com/Railroad%20Infrastructure%20and%20Traffic%20Data/Trunk%20Routes/NP%20Transcon%20and%20Coal%20Route/Route%20Descriptions/Fargo%20to%20Staples.htm|title=Fargo to Staples|author=Don Winter|accessdate=June 2, 2010}}</ref><ref name="staples-coon-creek">{{cite web|url=http://donwinter.com/Railroad%20Infrastructure%20and%20Traffic%20Data/Trunk%20Routes/NP%20Transcon%20and%20Coal%20Route/Route%20Descriptions/Staples%20to%20Coon%20Creek.htm|title=Staples to Coon Creek|author=Don Winter|accessdate=June 2, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://donwinter.com/Railroad%20Infrastructure%20and%20Traffic%20Data/Regions/Twin%20Cities/Route%20Descriptions/Coon%20Creek%20to%20University.htm|title=Coon Creek to University|author=Don Winter|accessdate=June 2, 2010}}</ref> [[U.S. Highway 10]] closely follows the rail line for a majority of the distance between Dilworth and Fridley, Minnesota. |
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This subdivision is mostly double track with only 2 segments of single track. An approximately three mile segment of single track exists between Gregory and Little Falls where BNSF crosses the [[Mississippi River|Mississippi River]]. The second, approximately 25 mile, segment of single track runs between Darling and Philbrook. As of March 2016, there are no immediate plans to double track these remaining portions of single track.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.railresource.com/content/?p=29316|title=BNSF Announces Capital Programs in Minnesota and New Mexico|accessdate= March 9, 2016}}</ref> |
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This line has hosted [[Amtrak]]'s ''[[Empire Builder]]'' since 1979, and the train makes stops along the Staples Subdivision in [[St. Cloud, Minnesota|St. Cloud]], [[Staples, Minnesota|Staples]], and [[Detroit Lakes, Minnesota|Detroit Lakes]]. Since November 2009, it has also hosted the [[Northstar Line]] [[commuter rail|commuter train]], with stops in [[Fridley, Minnesota|Fridley]], [[Coon Rapids, Minnesota|Coon Rapids]], [[Anoka, Minnesota|Anoka]], [[Ramsey, Minnesota|Ramsey]], [[Elk River, Minnesota|Elk River]], and [[Big Lake, Minnesota|Big Lake]]. |
This line has hosted [[Amtrak]]'s ''[[Empire Builder]]'' since 1979, and the train makes stops along the Staples Subdivision in [[St. Cloud, Minnesota|St. Cloud]], [[Staples, Minnesota|Staples]], and [[Detroit Lakes, Minnesota|Detroit Lakes]]. Since November 2009, it has also hosted the [[Northstar Line]] [[commuter rail|commuter train]], with stops in [[Fridley, Minnesota|Fridley]], [[Coon Rapids, Minnesota|Coon Rapids]], [[Anoka, Minnesota|Anoka]], [[Ramsey, Minnesota|Ramsey]], [[Elk River, Minnesota|Elk River]], and [[Big Lake, Minnesota|Big Lake]]. |
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The Staples Subdivision or Staples Sub is a railway line running about 227 miles (365 km) from Dilworth to Fridley, Minnesota (near Minneapolis). It is operated by BNSF Railway as part of their Northern Transcon and contains the busiest segment of mainline track in the state, between Coon Rapids and Fridley. As of 2014, most of the route hosted an average of 60 trains per day, and there were 80 trains per day near Fridley.[1] The line meets the KO Subdivision in the west at East Dilworth, and runs to Interstate in Fridley, at the limits of Northtown Yard. Beyond Northtown, the rails continue as the Midway Subdivision.[2][3][4] U.S. Highway 10 closely follows the rail line for a majority of the distance between Dilworth and Fridley, Minnesota.
This subdivision is mostly double track with only 2 segments of single track. An approximately three mile segment of single track exists between Gregory and Little Falls where BNSF crosses the Mississippi River. The second, approximately 25 mile, segment of single track runs between Darling and Philbrook. As of March 2016, there are no immediate plans to double track these remaining portions of single track.[5]
This line has hosted Amtrak's Empire Builder since 1979, and the train makes stops along the Staples Subdivision in St. Cloud, Staples, and Detroit Lakes. Since November 2009, it has also hosted the Northstar Line commuter train, with stops in Fridley, Coon Rapids, Anoka, Ramsey, Elk River, and Big Lake.
This line also features connections to two subdivisions heading to Duluth, Minnesota. The Brainerd Subdivision breaks off to the east in Staples, while the Hinckley Subdivision runs north from Coon Creek Junction in Coon Rapids. Mileposts are counted from near the Saint Paul Union Depot for the southern half of the line from Fridley to near Staples, but northwest of Staples, distance is measured from Duluth.[6]
References
- ^ Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations (May 2013). "Minnesota Freight Railroad Map" (PDF). Minnesota Department of Transportation. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
- ^ Don Winter. "Fargo to Staples". Retrieved June 2, 2010.
- ^ Don Winter. "Staples to Coon Creek". Retrieved June 2, 2010.
- ^ Don Winter. "Coon Creek to University". Retrieved June 2, 2010.
- ^ "BNSF Announces Capital Programs in Minnesota and New Mexico". Retrieved March 9, 2016.
- ^ Don Winter. "Staples to Carlton". Retrieved June 2, 2010.
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