By Brian Johnson, Finance & Commerce; May 2, 2019
A Northstar Commuter Rail maintenance facility in Big Lake is undergoing a $4 million renovation in advance of a big push to extend the life of trains with hundreds of thousands of miles of wear and tear.
The renovation, which began in April and is scheduled to wrap up in November, will enable mechanics at the facility to more efficiently repair everything from wheel sets to engines, according to Metro Transit.