Following is a listing of the radio frequencies used by various rail operations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Others are shown in the event you decide to ride other lines during your stay in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
Metro Transit | AMTRAK, NorthStar, & freight railroads |
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![]() Light Rail | Metro Transit is reported to use the ARMER trunked system, not reachable with rail scanner radios. |
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Empire Builder, between Hastings and St. Paul Union
Depot![]() | 161.250 |
Empire Builder, between St. Paul Union
Depot and Merriam Park![]() | 160.770 |
Empire Builder, between Merriam Park and St. Anthony![]() | 160.560 |
Between Target Field and St. Anthony![]() ![]() | 161.160 |
Empire Builder, between St. Anthony and Coon Rapids![]() ![]() | 161.160 |
Empire Builder, between Coon Rapids and Big Lake![]() ![]() | 161.385 |
Empire Builder, between Big Lake and Staples![]() | 161.385 |