Amtrak Station Celebration in Dodge City
Ribbon-cutting for multi-million-dollar improvement this Saturday afternoon
Senator Jerry Moran, leaders in Dodge City and Amtrak officials will celebrate the completion of a $3.8 million improvement of our station facilities with a ribbon-cutting this Saturday afternoon. Our local subcontractors will be also recognized at the event.
These improvements are part of an ongoing effort to proactively provide all passengers with an accessible and safe experience at all stations. To date, Amtrak has completed 171 ADA station-related projects as part of the ADA Stations Program, including 20 additional stations meeting ADA compliance last fiscal year for $82 million. Another 29 stations are targeted for completion this fiscal year at a forecasted investment of $113 million. The program is also advancing 120 station designs and 40 station construction projects as part of its ongoing commitment to providing accessibility for all of our customers. Since 2011, Amtrak has invested more than $489 million in accessibility upgrades throughout the country.
Dodge City is served by our famous Amtrak Southwest Chief, with daily service to and from Chicago and Los Angeles, via Kansas City and Albuquerque.
WHO: Mayor E. Kent Smoll with other state and local officials
Amtrak Vice President Larry Chestler
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran
WHAT: Celebration of improvements to our Amtrak station, completed ahead of schedule and within budget, with a ribbon-cutting.
WHEN: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 30
WHERE: 101 E Wyatt Earp Blvd., Dodge City, 67801
BACKGROUND: The existing asphalt platforms including a narrow center platform were removed and replaced with a new 780-foot concrete platform with dedicated passenger loading areas to accommodate Eastbound and Westbound boarding. Also included in the upgrades is new station signage, a mobile lift enclosure, and energy efficient LED light fixtures that improves lighting along the platform and pathways.
Sloped accessible walkways connect platform entries with the existing elevated brick plaza area adjacent to Dodge City’s historic station. The 1898 station building, a previous Harvey House, was restored in 2003 and a portion of the building provides an Amtrak passenger waiting area.
CONTACT:
Amtrak Media Relations
Marc Magliari
312 544.5390
MediaRelationsChicago@Amtrak.com
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