Amtrak Welcomes First Passengers at SIMMS Station

Boosting tourism and revitalizing downtown, a new Amtrak station opens in Carbondale - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) — A new building in Carbondale is brightening up the look of downtown Carbondale while bringing new people to the area.  A new Amtrak station has officially opened in downtown Carbondale, marking the completion of the first phase in a two-part project aimed at revitalizing the area and attracting more visitors. The newly constructed facility features a modern, spacious waiting area with high ceilings and overhead lighting…

Amtrak on-time performance remains a struggle

Amtrak’s state-supported Illini passes through Matteson, Ill., on March 2, 2024. The Illini-Saluki route led Amtrak in on-time performance in the 2025’s first quarter. David Lassen WASHINGTON — Amtrak’s overall customer on-time performance improved in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter, according to the latest report from the Federal Railroad Administration. But the 72% overall figure is down from 77% in the same quarter…

Amtrak welcomes first passengers at SIMMS station

CARBONDALE — All aboard the train to Carbondale. Destination: the newest state-of-the-art station around.

Southern Illinois train station opens doors to travelers and opportunities

After years of planning, the Carbondale community had the opportunity to experience the new Southern Illinois Multimodal Station. Tuesday was the grand opening of Phase 1 of the major project to replace the original Amtrak building that sits next door.