Northstar Station - Fridley

Overnight parking at Fridley Northstar Station now allowed.

Metro Transit will run a six-month pilot program from January 2010 - June 2010 to allow overnight parking at the Fridley Northstar Station. There are up to 10 spaces designated as available only for overnight parking with each car permitted to occupy a space for no longer than seven days at a time. Signs have been installed to mark the overnight parking spots.

Station Locations

Full service for the Northstar commuter rail began on Monday, November 16, 2009. Five north metro stations bring riders into downtown Minneapolis. In the first months of operation, the ridership levels are beating expectations. Click Northstar Rail ridership to learn about fares, tickets, station locations and trains schedules.

How does commuter rail differ from light rail?

A commuter rail line runs during peak hours on weekdays. Light rail trains operate seven days a week and 24 hours a day. The Northstar commuter rail trains that stop in Fridley will connect with the Hiawatha light rail line in downtown Minneapolis. Want to learn more about what to expect at the Fridley station? Visit Metro Transit's Fridley station amenities web page.

Northstar Station Grand Opening

Over 1,000 people attended the Northstar Rail Grand Opening on Saturday, November 14, 2009. Residents, businesses and local officials had the opportunity to celebrate the new rail service.The community event was held from 8:30am-11:30am at the station site and hundreds of people rode the train free of charge. Metro Transit staff were available to explain how the commuter rail connects to the light rail and the new Twins Stadium.

The Grand Opening was a fun event, thanks to the Fridley Community Band's performance, the refreshment provided by Bob's Produce and Dunn Bros., and the Recreation Department's face painters. 

Questions or Comments

Any questions regarding the City's role in Northstar should be directed to Paul Bolin at 763-572-3591 or via e-mail at bolinp@ci.fridley.mn.us. Please also visit Northstar online at Northstar Rail website.