St. Paul, Minnesota – BNSF Midway Subdivision Live Train Camera

Virtual Railfan's LIVE train cameras in St. Paul, Minnesota, provide a fascinating view of BNSF Railway's Midway Subdivision, the former Great Northern (GN) mainline. This vital freight corridor connects St. Paul's 3rd Street area with Minneapolis, hosting approximately 30 trains per day, including intermodal traffic.

Unlike other routes in the area, Amtrak's Empire Builder does not operate on this line, instead utilizing the Minnesota Commercial Railway to access St. Paul Union Depot (SPUD). However, railfans can still enjoy a steady stream of BNSF freight action, with intermodal, manifest, and bulk trains regularly traversing the line. The maximum authorized speed on this line is 40 MPH.

Special thanks to our host, Midway Express Car Wash.

Watch a continuous flow of BNSF freight operations on this busy mainline connecting the Twin Cities. From this fixed eastward view, you'll see intermodal containers, manifest cars, and bulk commodity trains rolling through an industrial corridor lined with warehouses and rail infrastructure. It's a reliable window into daily freight railroad operations in the Upper Midwest.