Historic Lancaster Station Receiving Upgrades and Repairs
Written by Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor
Amtrak’s Lancaster Station.
Courtesy of Niagara via Wikimedia Commons
LANCASTER, Pa. - Amtrak gave an update on improvements being made at Lancaster Station in Pennsylvania.
In coordination with PennDOT, Amtrak has been making upgrades and repairs to the historic station. These include replacing the existing platforms, foundations, HVAC mechanical equipment, and windows with historically accurate fenestrations. Crews are also rehabilitating the platform canopies and historic baggage lift closure as well as insulating the pedestrian overpass and making repairs to the station windows, door closers, and floors. Other improvements include upgrading the Amtrak Police Department facilities this summer: the processing area, canine room, and evidence storage.
In November 2024, crews finished reconstructing the south platform. Currently, reconstruction on the north platform is ongoing. There, crews are demolishing the existing structure to install foundations for the new platform with an expected service return in January 2026. By March 2026, the existing pedestrian overpass and station building should be in a state of good repair. Amtrak is working with PennDOT on the pedestrian bridge extension project “to provide connector access to a new parking lot on the north side of the station,” that is expected to finish in fall 2026.
“Amtrak is currently progressing several vital construction projects at Lancaster Station, including work to ensure the facility is in a state of good repair,” said Amtrak Vice President, Accessibility, Stations and Facilities Dr. David Handera. “We are working closely with our partners at PennDOT to modernize this iconic Lancaster landmark and enhance the overall customer travel experience.”
