CAMDEN, S.C. – Amtrak has completed a comprehensive series of improvements at both the Camden station and the Denmark station in South Carolina, which are each served twice daily by the Floridian (Chicago-Miami).
“Ensuring our stations are accessible to every customer remains a top priority, and we’re actively advancing that goal through renovation, repair and upgrade projects here in South Carolina and across our National Network,” said Amtrak Vice President of Accessibility Dr. David Handera. “The station stop is a critical link in the overall rail travel journey, and our aim is for every station to offer a welcoming and positive experience for all customers.”
The Camden station $3.5 million investment project includes:
- A new 600-foot concrete boarding platform, built eight inches above top of rail, for improved accessibility for passengers with disabilities and families with small children.
- Accessible paths of travel to and from the station building.
- Sloped accessible walkways and safety barriers.
- Energy efficient LED lighting providing full platform illumination.
- Detectable warning surfaces and new signage.
“These improvements at the Camden station highlight the importance of ensuring that transportation is accessible to everyone. We are grateful for Amtrak’s continued investment in our community and for helping strengthen the connections that link Camden with the rest of the region.”
– Camden Mayor Vincent Sheheen
The Denmark station $2.3 million construction investment project includes:
- A new 280-foot concrete boarding platform, built eight inches above top of rail, for improved accessibility for passengers with disabilities and families with small children.
- Accessible routes between the platform and station building.
- Sloped accessible walkways and safety barriers.
- Full coverage LED platform lighting.
- Detectable warning surfaces and updated signage.
“The improvements at the Denmark Amtrak station represent more than just upgrades to a facility; they reflect a continued commitment to providing safe, reliable and accessible transportation for the people of Denmark and the surrounding region.”
– Denmark City Administrator Barbara Williams
These improvements represent Amtrak’s broader effort to bring integrated, comprehensive accessibility to stations nationwide, ensuring a more inviting and inclusive travel experience for all customers.
Across the Amtrak network, 19 stations were brought into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the 12 months ending September 30, 2025, and another 50 stations are targeted for completion in the next year at a forecasted investment of $311 million.
The Amtrak ADA Stations Program is currently advancing 134 station designs and 66 station construction projects as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to providing accessibility by working toward 100% ADA compliance completion at Amtrak-responsible station components by 2029 using funds provided by Congress through the Federal Railroad Administration.
Posted March 18, 2026.
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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