Train Station Renovation

Community leaders and city planners across the nation have realized that renovation of their train stations can serve to energize fading downtown business districts, as well as encourage use of energy-efficient transportation and preserve their heritage. Station-centered redevelopment benefits the entire community: residents, businesses, and travelers. Train station renovation requires partnership and coordination with many groups.

Many resources are available on this site if you are interested in renovating your community's Amtrak station:

• Station histories remind us of our heritage and the worth of our stations.
• The Resources page provides links to federal and state sites, as well as informative sites relating to communities, transportation, design issues and advocacy.
• Amtrak’s Graphics Signage Standards Manual provides guidance on the proper way to use and display Amtrak's proprietary graphics and signage system to registered users.
• Station Planning Guidelines have been developed to assist multiple internal and external stakeholders with undertaking station designs and renovations.
• Lessons learned from other train station renovation projects are collected on our Best Practices page.
• Civic Conversations are route-centered regional meetings that take place twice yearly to bring you together in person with individuals who can help you with your train station renovation project.
• Don’t forget to contact your Amtrak government affairs regional director’s office. We are glad to help you get started!