Waterloo station (Indiana)
Waterloo, IN | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Platforms | 1 side platform | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tracks | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Parking | 90 spaces | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accessible | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Station code | Amtrak: WTI | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Opened | 1858 November 11, 1990 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rebuilt | 1883 June 24, 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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FY 2023 | 17,411[1] (Amtrak) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Waterloo station is an Amtrak train station in Waterloo, Indiana. Waterloo is a small town of under 2,500 people; the station primarily serves the vastly larger population of Fort Wayne, which is some 25 miles (40 km) to the south. The station opened in 1990; in 2016, the former New York Central Railroad station building was moved and reopened for passenger use. The station has a waiting room and restroom facilities; it is open for only short periods before trains arrive.
History
Early history
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In 1858, the
In 1883, the
The line passed to
Amtrak service
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From May 1971 to January 1972,
On November 11, 1990, Amtrak rerouted the
The Lake Shore Limited began stopping at Waterloo in 1995.[5] The Pennsylvanian was extended to Chicago from November 7, 1998, to January 27, 2003, including a stop at Waterloo.[6][4]: 76, 78
Renovations and relocation
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The town received a $420k federal grant (supplemented with $153k in local match and $100k in other funds) in 2005 to renovate the station for rail use. The work included replacement of the roof, windows, and doors; installation of accessible restrooms, and repainting.[2] The renovation was completed in September 2010.[3]
In October 2010, the town of Waterloo received a $1.8 million federal
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A second proposal was created to build a modern station building and platforms east of North Center Street, on the opposite side of the grade crossing from the existing station. This station was to cost $6 million, funded by the 2010 TIGER grant plus $4 million from Amtrak, and begin construction in early 2013 for a 2014 opening.
In early 2015, the town began a smaller project funded by the original TIGER grant, which included additional lighting and walkways, a new parking lot, and electronic signage.[8] On March 30, 2016, the station building was moved 700 feet (210 m) west, adjacent to Center Street.[9] The move provides Amtrak passengers with a more permanent facility.[10] On June 24, 2016, the station building was reopened for passenger use.[11]
References
- ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet, Fiscal Year 2023: State of Indiana" (PDF). Amtrak. March 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "Waterloo, IN (WTI)". Great American Stations. Amtrak.
- ^ a b c "Gravy train for Waterloo". The Journal-Gazette. October 23, 2010. Archived from the original on March 16, 2012.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-253-34705-3.
- ^ Amtrak National Timetable. Amtrak. October 29, 1995. p. 19 – via Museum of Railway Timetables.
- ^ Amtrak National Timetable. Amtrak. October 27, 2002. p. 27 – via Museum of Railway Timetables.
- ^ a b c "Waterloo, IN (WTI)". Great American Stations. Amtrak. Archived from the original on March 11, 2013.
- ^ a b Gong, Dave (January 30, 2015). "Waterloo rail station upgrade revived". The Journal-Gazette. Archived from the original on February 15, 2015.
- ^ "Waterloo Depot's Big Move" (Press release). Amtrak. March 30, 2016.
- ^ "Historic Waterloo depot moved to 'significant' spot – Amtrak platform". WANE. March 30, 2016. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
- ^ "Enhanced Waterloo Station Unveiled" (Press release). Amtrak. June 24, 2016.
External links
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