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.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Union Station Tour This Saturday!
Just a reminder to everyone to attend a tour of Union Station this Saturday! Those who wish to attend should meet in front of the historic station at 17th and Wynkoop at 9:50AM. Tours begin promptly at 10AM. Your $10 donation will go towards the Union Station Advocates mission and will buy you a 3 month membership!
This is the last time to tour this historic tunnel under the station, which will be closed forever starting February 1.
Hope to see you there!
This is the last time to tour this historic tunnel under the station, which will be closed forever starting February 1.
Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
DUS Public Meeting
For those who are interested, a public meeting is scheduled for Denver Union Station on January 26. The public meeting, put on by RTD FasTracks, will focus on the historic building reuse. Attendees will hear an update of study progress that will help inform decisions regarding the most appropriate and economically feasible uses for the station.
Wednesday January 26, 2011
530-730PM
Regional Transportation District Administrative Offices
1600 Blake Street, Rooms T & D
Denver, CO 80202
We hope to see you there!
Wednesday January 26, 2011
530-730PM
Regional Transportation District Administrative Offices
1600 Blake Street, Rooms T & D
Denver, CO 80202
We hope to see you there!
Monday, January 17, 2011
Portal to Progress Screening
Union Station Advocates, in partnership with the LoDo District, presents Denver Union Station: Portal to Progress.
From past glory to future promise, discover the legacy of a grand community icon and participate int he rebirth of Denver's Union Station.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Oxford Hotel Ballroom
1637 Wazee Street
530-615 PM Cash Bar and Popcorn
615-730 PM program
$20 General Admission
$35 Admission & DVD
Film will begin with an introduction by Dana Crawford with post film comments by producer Jim Havey.
Please RSVP to info@unionstationadvocates.org
Proceeds will be used to support Union Station Advocates' and LoDo District's missions to assure great civic spaces and promote the historic integrity of Union Station and the Lower Downtown Neighborhood.
From past glory to future promise, discover the legacy of a grand community icon and participate int he rebirth of Denver's Union Station.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Oxford Hotel Ballroom
1637 Wazee Street
530-615 PM Cash Bar and Popcorn
615-730 PM program
$20 General Admission
$35 Admission & DVD
Film will begin with an introduction by Dana Crawford with post film comments by producer Jim Havey.
Please RSVP to info@unionstationadvocates.org
Proceeds will be used to support Union Station Advocates' and LoDo District's missions to assure great civic spaces and promote the historic integrity of Union Station and the Lower Downtown Neighborhood.
Monday, January 10, 2011
USA to Show Portal to Progress
Union Station Advocates, in participation with the Lodo District, will be showing the film Denver Union Station: Portal to Progress. The event will be in support of these two non-profit organizations and will offer an opportunity for citizens to garner knowledge for what is happening on the site.
From past glory to future promise, discover the legacy of a grand community icon and participate in the rebirth of Denver's Union Station.
Oxford Hotel Ballroom
1637 Wazee Street
5:30 - 6:15 PM Cash Bar and Popcorn
6:15 - 7:730 Program
$20 General Admission
$35 Admission + DVD
Please email RSVP to info@unionstationadvocates.org
Proceeds will be used to support the missions of Union Station Advocates and LoDo District to assure great civic spaces and promote the historic integrity of Union Station and the Lower Downtown neighborhood.
Hope to see everyone at this event!
From past glory to future promise, discover the legacy of a grand community icon and participate in the rebirth of Denver's Union Station.
Oxford Hotel Ballroom
1637 Wazee Street
5:30 - 6:15 PM Cash Bar and Popcorn
6:15 - 7:730 Program
$20 General Admission
$35 Admission + DVD
Please email RSVP to info@unionstationadvocates.org
Proceeds will be used to support the missions of Union Station Advocates and LoDo District to assure great civic spaces and promote the historic integrity of Union Station and the Lower Downtown neighborhood.
Hope to see everyone at this event!
Friday, January 7, 2011
Union Station Landscape Plans Updated
In the month of December, Union Station Advocates was given the opportunity to overlook some recent landscape developments for the Union Station Redevelopment site. The landscape plans identify concrete pavers for the Wynkoop Plaza, though the design team has been instructed to design additional options for granite pavers, an option that the team is still attempting to fund.
The landscape plans also identify an issue of much debate: the trees at the Union Station development. Some stakeholders would like to see the entire site populated with Honey Locust trees, matching the 16th Street Mall design. However, at the Kennedy building, existing plum trees are already thriving. The design team plans to examine each option to find the highest and best use of the site and the trees that will encompass the landscaping.
If you have comments about either of these issues, please let us know so we can pass them to the design team!
The landscape plans also identify an issue of much debate: the trees at the Union Station development. Some stakeholders would like to see the entire site populated with Honey Locust trees, matching the 16th Street Mall design. However, at the Kennedy building, existing plum trees are already thriving. The design team plans to examine each option to find the highest and best use of the site and the trees that will encompass the landscaping.
If you have comments about either of these issues, please let us know so we can pass them to the design team!
Monday, January 3, 2011
Tour Dates
Due to the holiday season, tours will start up again on January 15, 2011. Come join us for the first tour of 2011!
Saturday Jan 15
In front of historic station at 17th and Wynkoop
10-11AM, rain or shine
$10 donation which buys you a 3 month membership!
Saturday Jan 15
In front of historic station at 17th and Wynkoop
10-11AM, rain or shine
$10 donation which buys you a 3 month membership!
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