Amtrak station in Bangor, Mich., open again

[Save Our Trains Michigan]

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Passengers using Amtrak Pere Marquette trains to reach western Michigan are again able to use the historic Bangor station, following today's (May 6) rededication ceremony and celebration, according to this release issued by Amtrak.

Don Saunders, Amtrak Central Division General Superintendent, joined city, state and federal officials to cut the ribbon to reopen the renovated and expanded station that was first opened by the Pere Marquette Railroad almost 79 years ago.

UTU News

 

[AmtrakFan]

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Passengers using Amtrak Pere Marquette trains to reach western Michigan are again able to use the historic Bangor station, following today's (May 6) rededication ceremony and celebration, according to this release issued by Amtrak. Don Saunders, Amtrak Central Division General Superintendent, joined city, state and federal officials to cut the ribbon to reopen the renovated and expanded station that was first opened by the Pere Marquette Railroad almost 79 years ago.

UTU News

When I was there in 2000 it was all boarded up.

 

[lepearso]

This reflects a nationwide trend! Better train service leads to higher ridership which leads to better train stations which leads to healthier economic development in historic business districts! My favorite part about this story and other similar stories is how Amtrak is realizing the importance of being a real business partner in the towns they serve. This needs to continue!