Amtrak is in the early phases of modernizing two western Pennsylvania train stations. The Latrobe Station opened in 1903, and the Greensburg Station opened in 1910. Improvements will bring the stations up to code with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Last year, Greensburg Station had nearly 12,000 travelers while Latrobe Station had 3,400. Both stations set five-year ridership records for the fiscal year. The stations provide access to metropolitan areas such as Philadelphia and New York as well as smaller communities.
“Amtrak’s preservation and revitalization of these historic train stations will help better serve residents and visitors in Western Pennsylvania for decades to come,” Dr. David Handera, Amtrak vice president of accessibility, stations and facilities, said. “We are dedicated to working with our partners to restore and modernize the stations we serve both here in the commonwealth and across America.”
Latrobe Station is in the early construction phase. Final preparation is underway and formal construction work will begin later this year. Work will include constructing a new concrete platform and encasing canopy bases in concrete.
Greensburg Station is in the design phase. Construction is expected to begin next year. Work will include removing and relocating existing platform canopy structures with new foundations and roofing.