Charlotte Amtrak Station - Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Bluejacket01
N 35° 14.484 W 080° 49.367
17S E 516123 N 3899828
This station was constructed in 1961 by the Southern Railway to replace a station in downtown Charlotte that has since been demolished.
Waymark Code: WM6F5M
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 05/24/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
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In 1979, Amtrak took over control of the station. Three Amtrak trains are served, two originating in New York City: the Southern Crescent and the Carolinian. The Piedmont serves Raleigh.

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Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes

Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes

If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
It is still used for railway purposes today

What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Southern Railway; Norfolk Southern

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