are available for backup if needed. Northstar platforms were built long enough to accommodate trains of five coaches, which were used for some weekend trains in the early weeks of service. Maintenance The maintenance facility for the Northstar Line is located just east of the station in Big Lake, Minnesota. References External links RR Picture Archive: photos of Metro Transit's Flexity Swift vehicles Northstar Commuter Rail's Flickr photostream Rolling stock of the United States Light rail in Minnesota Commuter rail in Minnesota Transportation in Minneapolis 750 V DC multiple units Metro Transit (Minnesota)