Amtrak Completes $3.5 Million Improvements at Huntingdon Station

Amtrak has announced the completion of accessibility and passenger experience improvements at Huntingdon, Pa. station (HGD). Located approximately halfway between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Huntingdon Station sits alongside the historic Pennsylvania Railroad depot built in 1872. The station has connected residents, students, and visitors to destinations throughout Pennsylvania and beyond for generations. Huntingdon Station is served by the Pennsylvanian route, which is financed primarily through funds made available by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).

Passengers will benefit from enhanced accessibility, safety, and amenities at Huntingdon Station through the following improvements:

♿ New ADA-compliant boarding platform

🏠 New passenger shelter

💡 Upgraded lighting and electrical systems

🌧️ Enhanced drainage and stormwater management features

🚶 Improved pedestrian crossing

🪧 New ADA-compliant signage

🔧 Additional site, utility, and passenger amenity enhancements

-via Press Release

This article was posted on: August 7, 2026