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 integrates 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 rail boarding platform
The MassDOT Capital Improvement Plan includes funding for the construction of a high-level platform at the station. The new platform will replace the existing low-level Platform “C” (between tracks 4 and 6), which is shown in the image below.
The a partial opening of the new platform is expected before August 30, 2019.
Progress images
Springfield Union Station | September 16, 2018
Springfield Union Station | February 14, 2019
The crane, which is standing on Lyman Street, is being used to lift concrete sections of the new high-level platform into place.
Springfield Union Station | May 9, 2019
Springfield Union Station | August 15, 2019
Springfield Union Station | October 24, 2019
January 23, 2020
The platform was placed into service at 12 Noon on Thur. January 23, 2020.
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: January 23, 2020
Page last reviewed: March 9, 2017
