AMTRAK

The government-owned National Railroad Passenger Corporation, known as Amtrak, was organized on May 1, 1971 and since then has operated the longer-distance passenger service through Providence. Since 1976 Amtrak has also owned the track between Boston, New York, and Washington.

ALL PHOTOS ON THIS PAGE BY EDWARD J. OZOG

April 1978

Westbound April 1978

Arriving from New York September 1981. The milepost indicates the distance to New York.

Boston bound September 1981. The old tunnel route diverged at this point with the west portal dead ahead.

Track 1 September 1981.

Promenade Street Tower remained open until the Union Station closed in 1986.

Boston train at the east end of Union Station September 1984. Structural problems in the bridgework over the river have resulted in the use of only two tracks.

Boston bound September 1984.

Amtrak locomotives for work train service at the west end of Union Station in 1980