Southwest LRT begins on‑track testing
Trains on the Southwest Light Rail have begun moving along the new tracks for on‑track testing. The Metropolitan Council says the Green Line extension to the west metro is still targeted to begin service in 2027, reaffirming that timeline after testing started.
📌 Key Facts
- On‑track testing has begun for the Southwest LRT (Green Line extension to the west metro). (Source: Twincities, 2025-10-23)
- Following the start of on‑track testing, the Metropolitan Council reaffirmed that Green Line extension service to the west metro is targeted to start in 2027. (Source: Twincities, 2025-10-23)
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Met Council: Green Line extension service to west metro starts in 2027
New information:
- Metropolitan Council states Green Line extension service to the west metro will start in 2027, reaffirming the target year following the start of on‑track testing.