Amtrak has announced that it has completed nearly $10 million in improvements at the Holdrege and Hastings stations, enhancing accessibility and comfort for travelers. The Amtrak California Zephyr, which stops twice daily in Central Nebraska on its route between Chicago and the San Francisco Bay, now benefits from these upgrades.
Dr. David Handera, Amtrak Vice President of Accessibility, Stations, and Facilities, emphasised the importance of station accessibility, noting that these projects are funded by the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “Station accessibility is a priority we’re actively pursuing,” he said.
In Holdrege, new platforms and crossings were constructed to facilitate boarding from both BNSF Railway Co. tracks, and a heated shelter was added as part of a $5 million investment. In Hastings, a new 860-foot boarding platform and a renovated passenger waiting area in the historic 122-year-old Spanish Colonial Revival Style depot were included in the $4.7 million project.
