Station Planning and Development Guidelines
A station’s condition reflects on the owner, community and Amtrak; thus, it’s in the best interest of stakeholders to ensure stations are well-maintained and appropriately branded. Our Station Planning and Development Guidelines can help you understand the process.
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Signage and the Amtrak Brand
Signage provides information, improves the customer experience and enhances safety and security. Well-branded stations signal Amtrak’s strength and reliability and reflect a brand that puts the safety and comfort of passengers first.
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Development Checklist
Regardless of what stage you may be in the process, download this checklist to help you and your community move your station project forward, ensure you are working with the right partners and most importantly stay on track.
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Understanding Accessibility Requirements
Amtrak is committed to providing equal access and opportunities to persons with disabilities, which includes making stations accessible to all users.
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Amtrak established the Great American Stations Project in 2006 to educate communities on the benefits of redeveloping train stations, offer tools to community leaders to preserve their stations, and provide the appropriate Amtrak resources.
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