100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES UNION STATION IN WORCESTER
Located in Washington Square in Worcester, Union Station is one of Worcester's great landmarks. Union Station was originally built in 1911 and abandoned in 1975. The rundown and neglected station was acquired and renovated by the Worcester Redevelopment Authority and opened back up in July of 2000. In 2006, an intercity and local bus terminal with 5 bus ports was added.
Union Station Amenities:
- Western terminus of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's Framingham/Worcester commuter rail line, with inbound service to Back Bay and South Station in Boston
- A stop on Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited Boston section to/from Albany, New York with connections to Chicago (formerly also the Regional's Inland Route)
- Intercity (Peter Pan Bus Lines) and local Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) bus service
- Staffed ticket windows, small concession and vending area, restrooms, enclosed well-lit waiting area
- Free Wi-Fi
- Grand Hall, with original elliptical stained-glass ceilings, interior marble columns and mahogany wood trim
For more information about Union Station and parking, visit Wikipedia.
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