Dr. martin luther king, jr. plaza
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
The Port Authority acquired one of the last union stations constructed in the United States - Central Union Terminal - from Conrail in 1994. The Port Authority invested over $11 million in various funds including federal grants and Port Authority funds to renovate the historic facility into a modern train and bus terminal and office complex. The terminal was rededicated as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza in 2001.
Passenger Rail Services
Amtrak operates out of Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr. Plaza serving over 100 passengers daily through the Plaza to destinations such as Chicago, Buffalo, NY and Washington D.C., making it one of Ohio’s busiest passenger rail hubs. For more information, please visit Amtrak’s website by clicking here.
Cargo Rail Services
Four major freight railroads move freight through the region. With several rail yards loading petroleum products, automotive parts, completed automobiles, bulk and break-bulk cargo, and food products, Toledo ranks as one of the top five rail hubs in the U.S.
Passenger Bus Services
Greyhound Lines, Inc. operates scheduled intercity coach services out of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza to locations such as New York, Chicago, Cleveland and Columbus. For more information, please visit Greyhound’s website by clicking here.
Other Helpful Links
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CSX
Norfolk-Southern Railroad
Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC)
Ohio Association of Railroad Passengers
USDOT
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway