Detroit station
| Company type | Transit hub |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Detroit, Michigan , United States |
| Products | Amtrak train service, QLine streetcar service, Greyhound Lines, DDOT buses, SMART buses |
Detroit station is a intermodal transit hub located in the New Center area of Detroit, Michigan. It provides service for Amtrak's Wolverine route through an elevated platform and accommodates the QLine streetcar system. Additionally, the station acts as a central point for Greyhound Lines, the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT), and the SMART bus networks. Close by, Baltimore Street station on Woodward Avenue offers streetcar connections to both Midtown and Downtown. The facility is positioned at the southwest intersection of Woodward and West Baltimore Avenues.
Amtrak station
In 1994, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) acquired a 3.1 acre parcel, including land on the opposite side of the tracks, from General Motors for $889,000. This site became the location for the new station constructed that year to succeed the former Michigan Central Station, which had ceased operations in 1988. Between the closure of Michigan Central Station and the opening of this facility, train services were operated from a platform on Rose Street adjacent to the old station.
The station comprises a single-story structure containing amenities such as a waiting area, ticketing services, and restrooms. The elevated platform along the GTW Shore Line Subdivision rail line is accessible via a tower situated at the rear of the building.
QLine
The QLine streetcar service commenced operations on May 12, 2017, with Baltimore Street station beginning service concurrently. Sponsored by Penske, this stop includes features like climate control, surveillance cameras, emergency communication devices, passenger Wi-Fi access, and real-time arrival information displays.
Future
Since the mid-2000s, MDOT has been working jointly with federal and local partners to establish an intermodal transit center located one block south of the existing station. The proposed site is defined by the boundaries formed by the Conrail North Yard Branch rail line and Woodward, Amsterdam, and Cass streets. This development aims to unify various transportation modes including Amtrak, DDOT buses, SMART services, M-1 Rail (QLine) streetcars, as well as future transit options such as Woodward Avenue BRT and the planned Ann Arbor-Detroit regional rail. Initial progress was made in 2010 with land clearing and installation of a surface parking area. In January 2016, MDOT revealed intentions to collaborate with developers to create mixed-use projects on this site.
See also
- Detroit People Mover
- SEMCOG Commuter Rail (proposed)
External links
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- 1994 establishments in Michigan
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- Amtrak stations in Michigan
- Tram stops of QLine
- Railway stations in the United States opened in 1994
- Railway stations in the United States opened in 2017
- Railway stations in Detroit
- Shore Line Subdivision
- Transit centers in the United States