Great American Stations Project
Ground Broken for New Winter Park, Fla. Station
Facility to open in late 2013 will accommodate daily Amtrak service and future SunRail commuter service.
Image courtesy of the City of Winter Park
National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) Heritage Grants Available
Applications accepted through April 24, 2013
This program provides financial support to projects that contribute to the preservation of railway history, including the stabilization and restoration of depots and other railway buildings.
ADA Level Boarding Policy
FRA letter to Amtrak General Counsel clarifying issues around the definition of freight-only tracks in application of the new level boarding rule (PDF file)
DOT guidance on level boarding (DOT ADA Final Rule)
AMTRAK REPORTS ON ACCESSIBILITY AND COMPLIANCE WITH ADA
Report to Congress on the Accessible Stations Development Program (December 26, 2012, PDF file)
PRIIA Section 219 Supplemental Evaluation Letter to Congress (May 11, 2012, PDF file)
ADA REQUIREMENTS
All Amtrak stations must adhere to Code of Federal Regulations Title 49, Parts 37 and 38. Here’s everything you need to know.
For information about train routes, fares, schedules and directions to stations, click the Amtrak logo anywhere on this site or call 1-800-USA-RAIL.
DISCOVER TOMORROW
Train stations have always been hubs of civic activity and a social focus point. Station renovations can bring jobs, economic revitalization and new attractions to your town. Click below to view a welcome message from Great American Stations or learn about the past and future of America’s great train stations in Discover Tomorrow.
SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS: HATTIESBURG, MS
This photo gallery of before and after shots shows the dramatic transformation of the Hattiesburg station.
BEST PRACTICES
A well-planned train station is one of the best investments a community can make as it seeks to expand its appeal for greater tourism and business opportunities. Whether used by tourists or local residents, well-planned train stations have proven to be fertile economic ground.
FUNDING AND GRANTS
Grant Opportunities For Rail Station Development
A guide to grants for communities looking for a way to fund rail station development.
Understanding the World of Funding Sources
PROTECTING AND PROMOTING RAIL STATIONS THROUGH HISTORIC DESIGNATION PROGRAMS
Registered users can download a copy of the Amtrak Graphics Signage Standards Manual or Station Planning Guidelines. »
We have 170 working stations that are also on the National Register of Historic Places »
STATIONS
For detailed information on individual stations along our Great American Stations routes, use our interactive Station Finder.
Washington Union Station Master Plan Unveiled
Amtrak released a Master Plan for revitalizing the terminal at Washington Union Station on July 25, 2012.
Image courtesy of Akridge/SBA
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