Southwest LRT train tests at West Lake Street Station, Minneapolis

Light rail vehicle leaves W Lake St Station for first time
Light rail vehicle leaves W Lake St Station for first time.

A light rail vehicle undergoes clearance testing at the West Lake Street Station in Minneapolis, marking a significant step in the development of the Southwest LRT line. Construction on this extension began in 2018, with its opening to passengers anticipated in 2027. This testing ensures the safe passage of trains through the station and along the new route, a crucial phase before public service commences. The Southwest LRT project aims to expand public transportation options in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Photo taken in October 2025.

Photo Part Of
METRO Green Line Extension (Southwest LRT)
Testing and construction on the METRO Green Line Extension, Minneapolis
15 photos
Map
OpenStreetMap Google Maps
More from METRO Green Line Extension (Southwest LRT)
Snow Falling Over New Minneapolis Train Station
Snow Falling Over New Minneapolis Train Station
Really pretty snow tonight in Minneapolis. Here's the new West Lake Street train station, with the orange still continuing to…
Bryn Mawr Station Construction
Bryn Mawr Station Construction
Bryn Mawr Station construction in Minneapolis. The station is part of the new Southwest Green Line light rail extension from…
Southwest Station, Eden Prairie: LRT Tracks Under Construction
Southwest Station, Eden Prairie: LRT Tracks Under Construction
Construction of light rail tracks is underway at Southwest Station in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The station's signage reads "SWF SOUTHWEST…
First Southwest LRT vehicle tests Kenilworth Tunnel
First Southwest LRT vehicle tests Kenilworth Tunnel
A light rail vehicle enters the Kenilworth Tunnel on the Southwest LRT Green Line extension in Minneapolis. The image shows…
Metro Transit Light Rail Clearance Test at W 21st Street Station
Metro Transit Light Rail Clearance Test at W 21st Street Station
A Metro Transit light rail vehicle is stopped at W 21st Street Station in Minneapolis during clearance testing for the…
Light Rail Train 108B at Southwest Station Platform
Light Rail Train 108B at Southwest Station Platform
A light rail train, numbered 108B, is stopped at the Southwest Station platform. The station features a digital display indicating…
Nearby Photos

Built in Minneapolis

Photographs showcasing change over time

Browse by location, move through long-running series, or start with recent work.

© 1996–2026 Chad Davis