We ran from the Twin Cities, to Portage, Wisconsin, through Winona. About 8 trains a day, not counting locals. Unless the CP was shutting down the "Northern Tier", through Canada, I can't imagine where they will find that much traffic. 50 trains, is a major increase, and the capacity west of Winona, into Minneapolis, might not even be able to handle the number you are suggesting, considering the joint traffic on the line, in and out of Minnesota, with BNSF. We had a pair of trains into Dubuque, as well that ran the same line. It would be interesting to see, but highly unlikely, I would imagine. Regards
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