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Back at last! Sorry for the delay. This time, we’re talking about Union Station. We were unable to reach the city to get some questions answered, but here is a basic rundown. We’ll be back on this topic next winter when it’s done!
Wanted in Raleigh: A Company to Manage Union Station – N&O January 17, 2017
Union Station Project Page – City of Raleigh
Union Station Project Page – NC DOT
Raleigh Union Station Phase I Video
Raleigh Union Station Explanation Video
Nice aerial video of construction
wye (wī)
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- The letter y.
- An object shaped like a Y.
NCDOT to get new trains this holiday – part of massive Raleigh-to-Charlotte rail revamp – TBJ December 12, 2016
Rail Improvement Projects a Big Part of NCs Travel Future – WRAL
Amtrak Ridership and Other Data
Union Station Funding Sources
| USDOT TIGER 2012 Grant | $26.5 million |
| NCDOT TIGER 2012 Match | $9 million |
| USDOT TIGER 2013 Grant | $11.5 million |
| City of Raleigh TIGER 2013 Match | $10.25 million |
| USDOT ARRA Grant | $15 million |
| City of Raleigh | $15.7 million |
Featured image from the City of Raleigh.