Bridgeport, Chinatown residents tell us what they think about Amtrak rail yard development plans

Source WBEZ
Original Load Date Oct. 16, 2026, 7:01 a.m.
Last Updated Oct. 16, 2026, 7:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/environment/2026/10/16/amtrak-bridgeport-chinatown-justin-ishbia-white-sox

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In mid-August, Amtrak announced [ it would build a new maintenance facility ][17] in Bridgeport and Armour Square. Union Pacific already owns a dormant rail yard there between 33rd and 35th streets, just west of Rate Field. Amtrak said 16 of its routes use maintenance facilities and staff based in ...