For travel to/from Springfield, see Amtrak Stations – Springfield
The historic Springfield Union Station complex has been rebuilt and converted into a mixed-use intermodal transit terminal, serving Amtrak and the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA), Peter Pan Bus Lines, and Greyhound.
The $84.5 million project integrated multiple transit modes (passenger rail and bus) in one convenient, functional, and attractive mixed-used complex.
Courtesy of the Springfield Redevelopment Authority
The project, which was managed by the Springfield Redevelopment Authority, included:
- The complete renovation of the historic Terminal Building and its central concourse to support ticketing, waiting, and support areas for Amtrak, intercity, and future state-supported regional rail service as well as PVTA and intercity bus operations.
- The renovation and reactivation of the passenger tunnel linking the terminal building to train platforms and the adjacent downtown area.
- Demolition of the former railroad baggage handling building and construction of a 26-bay integrated open-air regional and intercity bus terminal and a six-level 377-space on-site parking garage.
- Opening up of 64,000 square feet of commercial space on the upper floors of the Terminal Building.
The Union Station Transportation Center opened to the public on Sunday, June 25, 2017 when the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority moved their Springfield hub into the center.
Ownership
Facility (Union Station)
Springfield Redevelopment Authority
Parking garage
Springfield Redevelopment Authority
Railroad tracks
Amtrak (tracks 4, 6 and 8)
CSX Transportation (tracks 1, 2 and 2A)
Station platforms
Amtrak
New high-level boarding platform
Platform C at Springfield Union Station has been converted into a 362-foot high-level platform. The new 362-foot long platform, which is located between track 4 and 6, is accessed from the concourse level of the station via a set of stairs and an elevator.
Platform C was re-opened to the public on January 24, 2020.
Springfield Union Station | January 24, 2020
Further details on the platform project can be found on this link
Springfield Union Station | Platform C Project Overview
Springfield | Bike/pedestrian underpass
Status
Daniel O’Connell’s Sons Inc. selected as contractor
Construction underway
Planned Completion Date
Autumn 2020
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is constructing a pedestrian path under the Connecticut River Main Line in Springfield.
The project will provide for a pedestrian route under the railroad tracks in order to provide a safe pedestrian connection between the Brightwood and North End neighborhoods in Springfield — more specifically between the Chestnut Middle School area in Brightwood and the Birnie Avenue/Main Street area in the North End.
Further reading
Springfield underpass project
Trains In The Valley
See also
Passenger Rail > Amtrak stations > Springfield Union Station
Union Station to Reopen June 26th
Trains in the Valley | March 6, 2017
Springfield Union Station – Coming Along
Trains in the Valley | October 25, 2016
Further reading
“Springfield Union Station rehab: Where did the money come from, and how was it spent?”
By Jim Kinney | The Republican | June 23, 2017
“6-inch discrepancy leads to Springfield Union Station delay”
By Jim Kinney | MassLive | June 28, 2016
Springfield’s Union Station through the years: A timeline
By Jim Kinney | MassLive | November 2015
Redevelopment Plan for the Union Station Intermodal Transportation Facility (PDF)
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority and Springfield Redevelopment Authority | 2009
External links
Springfield Union Station (Springfield Redevelopment Authority)
Springfield Union Station (Wikipedia)
Page last updated: August 15, 2020
Page last reviewed: March 9, 2017