Monday, January 31, 2011

Amtrack Relocation Postponed

For Immediate Release from Denver Union Station Project Authority and Regional Transportation District:

Amtrak relocation from Denver Union Station
to temporary station POSTPONED

Move to temporary location delayed due to sub-zero weather conditions

DENVER – The Amtrak move from Denver Union Station to the temporary station at 1800 21st St., has been postponed until Friday, February 4, 2011. Predicted sub-zero temperatures and other severe weather conditions will delay the necessary track changes.

Amtrak operates two trains daily through Denver – the westbound California Zephyr departing at 8:05 a.m. and the eastbound California Zephyr departing at 7:10 p.m. The California Zephyr runs between Chicago and Emeryville.

Amtrak passengers who use Amtrak Thruway Motorcoaches at Denver to connect with the
Amtrak Southwest Chief at Raton, N.M. will continue using Denver Union Station until the temporary station opens on Friday, February 4.

Last year, 128,410 Amtrak passengers used the Denver station. For more information, Amtrak customers locally can call 303-825-2583 or the toll-free Amtrak contact centers at 800-USA-RAIL.

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