METRO Green Line Extension Set to Launch Service in June 2027
The METRO Green Line extension is scheduled to begin service on June 12, 2027. The project connects Minneapolis and St. Paul to St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, September 26, 2026 —
The long-anticipated METRO Green Line extension is slated to commence service on June 12, 2027, marking a significant expansion of public transportation in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
This new phase of the Green Line project will extend rail service beyond the current endpoints, establishing crucial connections between Minneapolis and St. Paul and several western suburbs. The municipalities set to be integrated into the transit network include St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie.
The extension aims to enhance connectivity and accessibility for residents and commuters across a wider geographic area. Details regarding the specific routes, stations, and anticipated ridership figures were not provided in the summary of the trend.
The operational start date of June 12, 2027, has been publicly announced as the target for the commencement of passenger service. Further information concerning the project’s development, construction timelines, or any related financial details has not been made available.
The initiative represents a considerable investment in regional infrastructure, intended to provide a reliable transit option for a growing population and to support economic development in the connected communities.
Story summarized from the original created by Sabrina Salguero Del Cid on kstp.com, see more information here.
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