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Buses replacing Blue Line trains June 29 – Aug. 19
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joseph Swanson , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This replacement is scheduled to start on June 29 and continue until August 19.
A change in transportation is coming to the area. Buses will be used in place of Blue Line trains for a period of time. This replacement is scheduled to start on June 29 and continue until August 19.
The reason for the switch to buses is not specified, but the dates are confirmed. For those who rely on the Blue Line, this change may affect their daily commute. com website, which initially reported the replacement of Blue Line trains with buses during this summer period.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A change in transportation is coming to the area. Buses will be used in place of Blue Line trains for a period of time. This replacement is scheduled to start on June 29 and continue until August 19…
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