Great American Stations Project
AMTRAK NATIONAL ROUTE NETWORK BENEFITS FROM NEW FEDERAL INVESTMENT IN PASSENGER RAIL
Over half of $8 billion in grants for state projects will improve current or future Amtrak routes
The Amtrak national route network is a significant beneficiary of President Obama’s historic federal investment in intercity passenger rail as approximately $4.5 billion of the $8 billion awarded in grants are for state projects that support improvements to current or future Amtrak routes.
“Amtrak is a major part of the future of intercity passenger rail in
America,” said President and CEO Joseph Boardman. “We are eager to work
with our state partners to move these projects forward as quickly as
possible.”
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AMTRAK REPORT ON ACCESSIBLITY AND COMPLIANCE WITH ADA
Download the February 1, 2009 Report to Congress
on Accessibility and Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 for intercity rails stations served by Amtrak.
(3.8MB PDF file; Adobe PDF reader required to view.)
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR RAIL STATION DEVELOPMENT
A guide to grants for communities looking for a way to fund rail
station development.
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PROTECTING AND PROMOTING RAIL STATIONS THROUGH HISTORIC DESIGNATION PROGRAMS
A guide to the uses of historic designation (PDF file).
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whitepaper »
Pere
Marquette Route 25th Anniversary Video »
Registered users can download a copy of the Amtrak Graphics Signage
Standards Manual or Station Planning Guidelines. »
Amtrak
Guidelines on Platform Design are now available. »
*Updated* Listing of stations on the National
Register of Historic Places »
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.
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.
STATIONS
For detailed information on individual stations along our Great American Stations routes, use our interactive Station Finder.
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.
