Amtrak: Westport Station Receives Accessibility Upgrades
Written by Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor
Westport Station in Westport, New York.
Courtesy of Amtrak
WESTPORT, N.Y. - Amtrak, the FRA, the town of Westport, and Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) have completed accessibility improvements to the Westport Station in New York.
According to Amtrak, these improvements are part of a $3 million investment “to upgrade the customer experience for those who travel on the Adirondack, between New York City and Montreal.” The funds primarily came from the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA). The station has a new 120-foot platform that consists of a snowmelt system on its platform, new accessible parking, and a wheelchair lift. Additionally, the station has new public right-of-way access, LED lighting, and signage.
Amtrak Vice President, Accessibility, Stations and Facilities Dr. David Handera said, “We are proud to unveil our new accessibility and safety improvements at Westport Station, which supports three of Amtrak’s goals to enhance the customer experience, set the bar for modernization, and bring greater integrated and comprehensive accessibility to stations across the country. Thanks to our partners at the Town of Westport, Canadian Pacific Railway, the Federal Railroad Administration, and all of the federal, state, and local officials who supported this project, the residents and visitors of Westport will benefit from these upgrades when traveling by train.”
FRA Administrator Amit Bose said, “Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is investing more than ever in communities across the country. FRA is excited about the upgrades completed at Westport Station, and we are proud of our work with Amtrak to ensure more Americans, including those with disabilities and our aging population, have access to the passenger rail service they need and deserve. As part of the Biden-Harris’s Investing in America agenda and with funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we will continue to invest even more across the country to modernize and improve our Nation’s rail infrastructure to expand reliable, convenient, and accessible passenger service to more Americans.”
