Resources

Amtrak serves more than 500 stations in 46 states. Some communities are served by large, multi-track, intermodal stations with multiple departures from a variety of transportation providers, while other communities are served via more modest facilities that may consist of a platform and simple shelter.

Amtrak does not own the majority of stations it serves. Roughly 33 percent of all Amtrak stations are owned by cities, 27 percent are owned by the host or freight railroads over whose tracks Amtrak trains travel and 27 percent are owned by Amtrak (primarily on the largely Amtrak-owned Northeast Corridor). Additionally, private parties own 8 percent and the remaining 5 percent are owned by other entities, such as port authorities, commuter railroads or transit agencies. The large majority of passenger platforms are owned by host railroads or Amtrak.

Many communities, regardless of size, have found that investing in their intercity rail stations is an excellent way to attract development, stimulate Amtrak ridership and improve the image of the community and intercity rail. Station improvements range widely: completely new structures, comprehensive renovations, or more targeted projects, such as upgrades to platforms and parking lots.

While Amtrak has limited capital funds, the railroad can provide communities with engineering and design expertise, facilitate coordination with host railroads, and help municipalities navigate the complex issues related to accessibility, lease agreements, and other requirements associated with having an active intercity rail station. Amtrak's Government Affairs Department can assist elected officials and community leaders make the necessary contacts. Please contact us for more information.

Amtrak's Online Graphic Signage Standards System

Registered users can download copies of Amtrak's Graphic Signage Standards Manual, which provides guidance on the proper way to use and display Amtrak's proprietary graphics and signage system.

National Trust for Historic Preservation

You may also wish to contact the appropriate regional office for the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The National Trust champions preservation by providing leadership, education, advocacy and resources to people working to preserve, improve and enjoy the places that matter to them.

Midwest Office

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin
53 West Jackson Boulevard Suite 350
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone 312-939-5547 fax 312-939-5651
mwro@nthp.org

Mountains-Plains

Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming
535 16th Street
Suite 750
Denver, CO 80202
phone 303-623-1504 fax 303-623-1508
mpro@nthp.org

Northeast

Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
Seven Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Boston, MA 02109
phone 617-523-0885 fax 617-523-1199
nero@nthp.org

Southern

Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Virgin Islands, West Virginia
456 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
phone 843-722-8552 fax 843-722-8652
soro@nthp.org

Southwest

Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
500 Main Street
Suite 1030
Fort Worth, TX 76102 P
phone 817-332-4398 fax 817-332-4512 Email:
swro@nthp.org

Western

Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Pacific island territories
The Hearst Building
5 Third Street
Suite 707
San Francisco, CA 94103
phone 415-947-0692 fax 415-947-0699
swro@nthp.org

State Departments of Transportation

Links to Federal Sites

Department of Commerce

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Department of Transportation

Economic Development Administration

Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Brownfields

Federal Highway Administration

Federal Railroad Administration

Federal Transit Administration

National Park Service Links to the Past

U.S. Department of the Interior - Heritage Preservation Services

U.S. Department of the Interior - National Register of Historic Places

Links to Associations and Other Organizations

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

American Institute of Architects

American Planning Association

American Public Transit Association

American Public Works Association

Center for Livable Communities

Community Transportation Association of America

Council of University Transportation Centers 

Institute of Transportation Engineers

International City/County Management Association

International Downtown Association

National Association of Counties

National Association of Railroad Passengers

National League of Cities

Project for Public Spaces

Surface Transportation Policy Project

Transportation Research Board

Urban Land Institute

Documentation Sites

Annual Reports Library

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

Council on Foundations

Cyburbia Historic Preservation Resource

The Foundation Center

Hoovers Online

Society of Research Administrators Grantsweb