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Trenton, New Jersey
New Jersey’s capital traces its railroad history back to the 1830s. The Trenton Transit Center, renovated and reopened in 2008, is served by Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT and SEPTA services. Colorful tiles in the concourse depict local wildlife amid the city’s landmarks.
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Amtrak’s Station Planning Guidelines
The Station Program and Planning Guidelines have been developed to assist communities and planners in the planning, design, construction, rehabilitation and redevelopment of Amtrak-served facilities.
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New Boarding Platform Opens in Washington. D.C.
Amtrak has added a new track and platform at Washington Union Station that expand service capacity and improve the overall customer experience. The new track primarily serves Virginia Railway Express trains, along with Amtrak Long Distance and Amtrak Virginia trains that connect the Northeast Corridor with dozens of destinations across the Southeast.
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Amtrak established the Great American Stations Project in 2006 to educate communities on the benefits of redeveloping train stations, offer tools to community leaders to preserve their stations, and provide the appropriate Amtrak resources.
Amtrak is seizing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform rail and Retrain Travel. By modernizing, enhancing and expanding trains, stations and infrastructure, Amtrak is meeting the rising demand for train travel. Amtrak offers unforgettable experiences to more than 500 destinations across 46 states and parts of Canada. Learn more at