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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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Celebrating North Dakota Station Upgrades
Passengers on the daily Empire Builder have a more accessible experience at five North Dakota stations following about $30 million in upgrades. Amtrak and civic leaders held ribbon-cutting celebrations in October 2025 in both Devils Lake and Fargo while also promoting improvements in Rugby, Stanley and Williston.
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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