Holdrege, NE (HLD)

Holdrege is named for a civil engineer who helped build the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad as it came through the area; the Nebraska Prairie Museum is located one mile north of the community.

200 East Avenue
Holdrege, NE 68949

Annual Ticket Revenue (FY 2023): $150,610
Annual Station Ridership (FY 2023): 1,292

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Facility Ownership: N/A
Parking Lot Ownership: City of Holdrege
Platform Ownership: BNSF Railway
Track Ownership: BNSF Railway

California Zephyr

Ismael Cuevas
Regional Contact
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Customers at Holdrege use concrete platforms adjacent to the historic 1910 Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad (CB&Q) depot, which has been renovated for commercial purposes and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Parking is available in the city parking lot north of the train station. The lot is accessible from 3rd Ave. with an entrance west of East Ave. Amtrak does not use the historic depot, and rail passengers should not park adjacent to the building.

In July 2024, Amtrak celebrated completion of a $5 million upgrade project at the station to provide customers with a more accessible and comfortable experience. Working with the city, Amtrak advanced a series of accessibility improvements in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Updates included construction of platforms and crossings for boarding from both tracks in Holdrege. Work crews also installed a new, heated passenger shelter. Due largely to federal investments, the improvements are part of Amtrak’s commitment to creating safer, accessible facilities through its ADA Stations Program.

Holdrege is named for George Holdrege, a civil engineer, who built the CB&Q as it came through Phelps County. Holdrege is listed among America’s best small towns and is the county seat. During World War II, Holdrege was a major troop activity center and served a nearby prisoner of war camp. The Nebraska Prairie Museum is located one mile north of the community. It contains a collection of more than one acre of indoor exhibits, including period clothing, antique vehicles and toys, farm equipment, tools and household items.