Savannah station (Amtrak)

Savannah, GA
General information
Location	2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive Savannah, Georgia United States
Coordinates	32°05′01″N 81°08′55″W / 32.0836°N 81.1486°W / 32.0836; -81.1486
Owned by	Savannah Economic Development Authority
Line(s)	Savannah Subdivision
Platforms	1 side platform, 1 island platform
Tracks	3
Construction
Parking	Yes
Accessible	Yes
Other information
Station code	Amtrak: SAV
History
Opened	1962[1]
Passengers
FY 2023	56,709[2] (Amtrak)
Services
Preceding station Amtrak Following station Jesup toward Miami Silver Meteor Yemassee toward New York Terminus Palmetto Jacksonville toward Miami Silver Star Denmark toward New York
Former services Preceding station Amtrak Following station Jacksonville toward Miami Palmetto (2002–2004) Charleston toward New York Preceding station Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Following station Wathourville toward Tampa Main Line Yemassee toward Richmond
Location

Savannah station is an

the station consists of a terminal building on the east side of the north–south tracks, with a platform between the tracks.

History

The station was constructed in 1962 by the

CSX

inspection trains, occasional GrandLuxe tour trains, and even infrequent visits by the Sam Shortline Specials from Vidalia and Cordele.

Architecture

Savannah station is an example of Modernist architecture. Unlike the

and Elizabethan revival styles of the former Union Station, which reflect on past traditions, the current station's design conforms to the architectural traditions of its own time. With the station being constructed during the height of racial segregation, there were two sets of restrooms - one for white and another for colored. In 2014, the set of restrooms closest to the tracks were renovated to accommodate accessible requirements.

Operation

Savannah is served by the trains of Amtrak's

.

Unlike

Savannah Union Station

, this station does not require back-up moves, saving some operational time at the expense of having fewer tracks accessible to passengers.

The terminal offers ticketing, checked baggage, Amtrak Express shipping, and shipping services. It also contains a pedestrian tunnel that's marked as a "subway."

See also

• Central of Georgia Depot and Trainshed
• Savannah Union Station
• Public transportation in Savannah, Georgia

References

External links

• Savannah, GA – Amtrak
• Savannah, GA – Station history at Great American Stations (Amtrak)
• Savannah Amtrak Station (USA Rail Guide - TrainWeb)
• Sam Shortline Special Trains
• Antebellum South GrandLuxe Rail Journey