Salem Train Station
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N 44° 55.940 W 123° 01.692
10T E 497774 N 4975433
Current Amtrak Train Station for Salem, Oregon
Waymark Code: WM1C4X
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 03/31/2007
Views: 171
The current station was built in 1918 to replace a wooden station that had burned. It was built by/for the Southern Pacific Railroad. It is not a typical SP station, but does give a sense that Salem is a Capitol City. The station has seen continuous passenger trains since it was opened. It is currently served by Amtrak. The Coast Starlight between Seattle and Los Angeles stops here every day in both directions. There are also 2 Northbound Cascade Trains to Seattle in the morning, and 2 southbound Cascade Trains to Eugene in the evening. Amtrak Thruway busses also stop here.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
Still in use
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Amtrak, formerly Southern Pacific
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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