The Brattleboro Station in Vermont recently held a grand-opening ceremony, which was attended by officials from Amtrak, the state of Vermont, the town of Brattleboro, Federal Railroad Administration, New England Central Railroad and the Vermont Agency of Transportation.
“When we first began construction two years ago, we promised a better, more accessible, and more inviting station for Amtrak travelers – and we are proud to deliver on that promise today,” Dr. David Handera, Amtrak vice president of accessibility, stations and facilities and chief accessibility officer, said. “This is what modern passenger rail looks like and what Vermont residents and visitors deserve.”
The new station features Vermont’s first full length level boarding train platform, interior and exterior accessible waiting areas, two ramps and two sets of stairs leading from the parking level up to the new platform, an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible single-occupant restroom, signage, a detectable warning edge, a new electric snow melt system, lighting, and railings.
The Amtrak ADA Stations Program has advanced 134 station designs and more than 100 station construction projects to ensure a more inviting and inclusive travel experience for all customers. The goal is to be finished by 2029. Fifty stations are targeted for completion this fiscal year.