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Washington, DC’s Union Station Ranked #2 in a Report that Evaluates Transit-Hubs Around the World

A new Arcadis report Improving Quality of Life Through Transit-Hubs – Delivering City Value and Prosperity with Mobility Oriented Developments has ranked Union Station in Washington, DC second overall for connecting and improving mobility and people’s lives. The report ranks stations around the world based on transit-hub connectivity, urban environment, social placemaking, and economic development.

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Union Station Amtrak Police Department K9 Dog Summer Nominated for a Hero Dog Award

American Humane is hosting the eighth annual Hero Dog Awards in Beverly Hills on September 29, 2018. A number of amazing canines have been nominated for these awards. One of the nominees is Summer, a 7-year-old female Labrador who was deployed with the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan in March 2012. In […]

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Union Station Featured in Byways Magazine

In Byways Magazine‘s Volume 34, Issue #6, 2017 Great American Railroads edition, there is an article by Mary Charlebois entitled “4 Days Across America by Rail – Cross Country on Amtrak, Life On & Off the Rails”. Ms. Charlebois’ article about a coast to coast train trip features a stop in Washington, DC’s historic Union Station.

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Atlas Obscura Tour of Union Station a Success!

On July 16th, in collaboration with Atlas Obscura and the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), USRC President and CEO Beverley Swaim-Staley and Archivist Sarah Mayersohn led a group of 26 people on a behind-the-scenes tour of Union Station. In addition to stops in the West, East, and Main Halls, the participants were taken to […]

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Roman Legionnaires Fundraising Campaign Extended!

USRC is happy to announce that over $30,000 has been raised for the West Hall Roman Legionnaires restoration project. Thanks very much to all who have contributed. However, contrary to what was previously indicated, this fundraising campaign did not end on June 30th. Until July 15th, you can still make a contribution and get one […]

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West Hall Roman Legionnaires Restoration Campaign – Last Chance to Contribute!

We are in the homestretch. As previously announced, the USRC campaign (in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) and Heineken USA) to restore the four Roman Legionnaires in the West Hall of Union Station ends on June 30, 2017. You still have a chance to make a contribution to this worthy cause. If […]

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Media Coverage on the Amtrak/USRC Industry Open House

On June 8, 2017, Amtrak and USRC hosted an Industry Open House at which upcoming procurement opportunities were promoted. We were fortunate enough to have press from the Washington Business Journal and The Forward Cabin attend and report on the event. You can see their articles at the following links: • http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2017/06/09/heres-the-timetable-for-union-stations-concourse.html • https://theforwardcabin.com/2017/06/17/check-new-amtrak-clubacela-coming-washington-union-station/

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New Prizes Added to the Roman Legionnaires Restoration Fundraising Campaign

As previously indicated, USRC is collaborating with the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) and Heineken USA to raise funds to restore the four Roman Legionnaires in the West Hall of Union Station in Washington, DC. If you make a contribution, you will have a chance to claim some great perks: • two tickets to […]

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Awards Recognize Station Historic Preservation Efforts

A Great American Stations article “Awards Recognize Station Historic Preservation Efforts” highlights historic preservation projects in Amtrak-served stations in Lawrence, KS and Washington, DC that recently received awards. The DC project featured is none other than the important Union Station Main Hall Restoration. Happy reading!

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USRC Board Member Honored at the DCBIA Annual Achievement Awards

On May 18, 2017, the DC Building Industry Association (DCBIA) 33rd Annual Achievement Awards ceremony took place at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Washington, DC. USRC is happy to announce that Leif Dormsjo, Director of the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and USRC Board Member, was honored and presented with the DCBIA Public Sector Award. The award […]

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