Metro Transit assures Farm Aid 40 concertgoers late trains will be available to take them home

Metro Transit will ramp up services for the 40th annual Farm Aid concert at the University of Minnesota's Huntington Bank Stadium, ensuring late trains and additional buses for concertgoers. Spokesman Drew Kerr announced that train services will be expanded, and buses will be available after midnight to accommodate the expected larger crowds. Officials plan to deploy extra staff to assist attendees in navigating transit options, emphasizing the commitment to ensure transit availability after the event. The concert features a lineup that includes Bob Dylan, with the show expected to conclude at 11:42 p. m.

Farm Aid, launched in 1985, has raised over $85 million to support family farms. Kerr noted that they will use three-car trains for increased capacity, responding to past criticisms regarding late-night service during large events. Transit officials are confident that attendees who arrive by transit will also have a way home. This proactive planning marks a significant improvement from previous events, addressing staffing issues that affected service reliability.