Amtrak advances 2 station projects in western Pennsylvania

Amtrak is beginning improvement and repair projects at the Latrobe and Greensburg stations located in western Pennsylvania. 

Amtrak's Pennsylvanian route serves both stations, which date to the early 1900s. Final preparations for construction are underway at Latrobe Station; construction work will begin later in 2025. The planned upgrades include:

• constructing a concrete platform and encasing canopy bases in concrete;
• installing an electric service and lighting along the entire platform and ramp;
• adding two sloped walkways to connect the shelter entrance and the new platform;
• creating an accessible walkway from the public right-of-way to the accessible parking, station shelter and platform;
• designating accessible parking and a ramp compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act; renovating the entrance to the shelter;
• pouring new concrete stairs, foundations and existing stair canopy foundations; resurfacing, stripping and modifying the parking lot; and updating station signage. 

Meanwhile, construction on the Greensburg Station is anticipated to begin in 2026, Amtrak officials said. The project team is in the design approval process with host railroad Norfolk Southern Railway, the Federal Railroad Administration, the State Historic Preservation Officers and the station building owner. The Greensburg Station project calls for:

• replacing the existing concrete low-level platform with two new concrete platforms;
• removing and relocating existing platform canopy structures with new foundations, roofing and a drainage system;
• adding new stair and elevator platform enclosures;
• relocating the existing wheelchair lift enclosure and constructing a new concrete sloped walkway and landing area;
• designating two new ADA parking spaces;
• installing new platform wiring and lighting; constructing new concrete stairs from platform to tunnel level;
• adding two ADA-compliant restrooms;
• and installing ADA-compliant entrance automatic doors with new flooring at the existing tunnel hallway, utility room and restrooms.

A cost estimate for the projects was not included in Amtrak's press release.