Inner City Stations

Union Station's Master Plan

Amtrak has proposed a $7 billion overhaul of Washington Union Station. Renovations would include wider platforms that would be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and National Fire Protection Association guidelines for safety, and the creation of a new train shed and the building of new passenger concourses and street entrances.

Amtrak said the renovations to Union Station will make it easier for the station to accommodate high speed trains in the future as well as improved Metro connections and platform improvements. Click on the link to the brochure below to find out how this plan will make for a smarter, faster and more efficient commute.

“We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure the long-range transportation and economic future of the Washington region and the Northeast mega-region by equipping Union Station for its second century of outstanding service to the travelling public. By creating station and commercial development that is integrated with the surrounding neighborhoods and well-connected to the multi-modal regional transportation system, Union Station will become an even greater regional destination.” - Amtrak’s Master Plan Executive Summary

For more information click here for the Master Plan brochure or visit one of the links below:

http://vimeo.com/46619053

http://www.greatamericanstations.com/station-news/WUS-master-plan-unveiled

www.unionstationplan.com

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Union Station Information:

Union Station - Zone 1

Location

• 50 Massachusetts Ave., N.E.
  Washington, D.C. 20002-4285
• Map of this location

Amenities

• Cash sales vendor at this location
• Close to local transit connections
• Designated stop for Amtrak Cross Honor Trains
• Pay phones
• Platform is ADA accessible
• Retail stores
• Serves both the Fredericksburg and Manassas Line
• Ticket Vending Machines (only accept credit or debit cards)
• Waiting concourse

Parking at this station is owned and operated by Union Station. Please visit the Union Station DC website for additional information.

Map of VRE platform entrance