Congresswoman McCollum Celebrates the Return of Passenger Rail Service to Union Depot

Press Release

"Today is a historic day as we welcome passenger rail service back to the Union Depot for the first time in more than 40 years. As President Obama said when he visited the Depot in February, the restoration of this multi-modal transit hub "symbolizes what is possible' when our community comes together.

"The beginning of Amtrak service is another major step toward returning Union Depot to the busy, exciting place I remember as a young girl, waiting to take the train to Montana to visit my grandfather. Since the Depot reopened in December 2012, it has welcomed back daily intercity and Metro Transit bus service, launched major arts and community events and hosted the President of the United States. In just a month, the Green Line (Central Corridor) will arrive and depart from its front steps.

"On this day, it is also fitting to remember the great contributions made by my friend and former colleague in the House, Transportation Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar. He believed in this project and it is a part of his vast legacy of transportation improvements across the country.

"The Ramsey County Board, the City of St. Paul, the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, citizen members of the LOCATE Task Force, and the Metropolitan Council have been supportive and proactive local partners and without their fantastic work, Amtrak would not be arriving at the Depot today."

Congresswoman McCollum will attend National Train Day at Union Depot on Saturday, May 10th.

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