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On its 53rd birthday, @amtrak announced its new service that will link Chicago and the Twin Cities in supplement of the daily Empire Builder... We went on the very first train leaving Saint Paul in direction of Chicago, many thanks to Justin for covering the event on my behalf :-)

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- TRIP INFORMATION -
Date: MAY 21ST 2024 (Inaugural ride)
Railway company: Amtrak
Route : Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Union Station
Time : 7h24
Price : $90 (business class fare)

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00:00 : Intro
00:33 : Saint Paul Union Depot
02:00 : Press event with Amtrak CEO
02:50 : Boarding / Rolling stock
05:45 : Seat Check
06:59 : Departure from Saint Paul
07:10 : Trip info
07:54 : Red Wing
08:27 : Mississippi River
08:50 : Snack / Rear view
10:06 : Walkthrough
10:35 : Toilets Time
11:25 : Mid roll ads
12:00 : Milwaukee
12:52 : Approaching Chicago
13:45 : Conclusion
14:50 : Outro