Great American Stations – Revitalizing America's Train Stations
Spur Economic Development
Renovated train stations have the potential to spark greater economic development in the heart of their communities. Station improvements offer a return on investment for years to come.
Honoring Your Community's History
America's rail stations have witnessed history unfold and played host to some of our nation's most difficult and proudest moments. Stations are pieces of our country's history and treasures not to be lost or forgotten.
Cultural Space & Museums
Grand train stations, often centrally located and built of fine materials richly embellished, now offer unique opportunities for renewal in cities and towns where prime real estate is scarce.
Featured Station
A Warm Welcome:
Laurel, Mississippi
Located in the Mississippi Pine Belt, Laurel was established in 1882 and flourished with the lumber industry. The 1913 depot includes a waiting room and community meeting space. Nearby, the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art showcases works by noteworthy American artists and a significant collection of Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints.
Tools You Can Use
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.
Latest News
Amtrak Debuts New Art at Lancaster Station
“A Place for Every Piece: Lancaster’s Living Quilt” tells the story of the people of Lancaster through fabric donated by more than 100 local residents, using the historic station – one of the busiest in Pennsylvania – to celebrate both the city’s rich heritage and dynamic present.