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Williston, N.D.
Following the arrival of the Great Northern Railway in 1887, Williston became the commercial and transportation center for surrounding agricultural and grazing communities. Discovery of shale oil in the late 20th century gave rise to a new regional industry.
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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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Amtrak and Partners Open New Brattleboro Station
The new facility includes a waiting room, restroom, covered outdoor waiting area, public art installation and Vermont’s first full length level boarding train platform.
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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