Lawrence station (Kansas)

Lawrence is a train station in Lawrence, Kansas, United States, served by Amtrak's Southwest Chief train. The Lawrence station was built in 1956 by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway to replace the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Station built in 1883 which was damaged by the 1951 flood. The Mid-Century Modern station has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]

Lawrence, KS
Lawrence Amtrak station (facing south), 2019
Location	413 East 7th Street Lawrence, KS 66044
Coordinates	38.9712°N 95.2305°W / 38.9712; -95.2305
Owned by	BNSF Railway
Line(s)	BNSF Railway Topeka Subdivision
Platforms	1 side platform
Tracks	1
Construction
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Station code	LRC
History
Opened	February 7, 1956[1]
Passengers
2017	9,834[2]  16.2%
Services
Preceding station Amtrak Following station Topeka toward Los Angeles Southwest Chief Kansas City toward Chicago
Former services Preceding station Amtrak Following station Topeka toward Dallas or Houston Lone Star Kansas City toward Chicago Preceding station Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Following station Lecompton toward Los Angeles Main Line Eudora toward Chicago Vinland toward Ottawa Ottawa – Lawrence Terminus

In 2011 the station underwent more than $1.5 million in improvements, including the construction of a new 500 feet (150 m) platform and repairs to the platform canopy, new lighting and improved access for persons with disabilities.[4] A ceremony was held on December 3 to mark the end of the project.[4] The City of Lawrence assumed ownership in 2017, and has been awarded a $1.2 million grant to carry out a complete restoration of the structure. The majority of the restoration is expected to be complete in 2018. [5] The station was added to the Register of Kansas Historic Places on November 18, 2017, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018.