CHICAGO — Amtrak on Thursday named the prime developer in charge of the proposed redevelopment of Chicago’s Union Station and neighboring properties, including plans to construct a pair of high-rise towers above the iconic main building. ...
http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/2017/05/25-chicago-us
Brian Schmidt, Editor, Classic Trains magazine
Brian Schmidt CHICAGO — Amtrak on Thursday named the prime developer in charge of the proposed redevelopment of Chicago’s Union Station and neighboring properties, including plans to construct a pair of high-rise towers above the iconic main building. ... http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/2017/05/25-chicago-us
"Amtrak said the master development process in Chicago is part of a larger corporate program to leverage the substantial Amtrak asset portfolio and also includes stations in New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington."
This is a good sign. It shows that Amtrak is thinking more like a competitive business, which it is supposed to be, rather than just another government agency.
Rio Grande Valley, CFI,CFII
After the mess the 222 S Riverside building made for both Chicago commuters and Amtrak passengers, I'm not very optimistic regarding the probable outcome here.
Dakguy201 After the mess the 222 S Riverside building made for both Chicago commuters and Amtrak passengers, I'm not very optimistic regarding the probable outcome here.
Almost anything would be an improvement on that mess. These plans emphasize the station and facilities while in the previous construction, the emphasis was on the office tower.
C&NW, CA&E, MILW, CGW and IC fan
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