Amtrak recently completed its $1.9 million Connersville, Ind., station project.
Amtrak and the City of Connersville made improvements to the station. These include a new concrete platform meeting Americans with Disabilities Act specifications, a ramp, upgrades to the parking lot, new lighting, and a new connection to the public right of way.
“Making our stations accessible to all customers is a priority and we’re actively performing construction, renovation, repair and upgrade projects at stations across our national network,” Amtrak Vice President Dr. David Handera said. “We want Connersville and all of our stations to be a welcoming and comfortable environment to all of our customers.”
Amtrak has served Connersville since 1990. The local Rotary Club raised funds to build a brick shelter along the platform near a station built in 1914 by the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad and now used by CSX Transportation.
The Amtrak Cardinal travels three days a week between New York and Chicago, stopping in Connersville.
Since 2011, Amtrak has invested $770 million in accessibility upgrades and improvement projects at 118 stations. Work included repairs and upgrades to platforms, ramps and sidewalks, renovations to entranceways and restrooms to ensure a safe, efficient, and comfortable travel experience for customers with disabilities.