What to Expect
Identifying stakeholders and partners at the beginning of your project is critical to success. Amtrak can help make your project smooth and successful.
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Funding Options
A combination of local, state and federal resources fund most station improvement and new construction projects. Funds might be obtained through grants, loans, and tax credits.
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Preserving Your Depot
Historic designation can be a powerful tool for a community contemplating the renovation or adaptive reuse of a station.
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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.
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