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{{Short description|Intermodal transportation hub in Williamsburg, Virginia}}
{{Infobox station
{{Infobox station
| style = Amtrak
| style = Amtrak
| name = Williamsburg, VA
| name = Williamsburg, VA
| image = Williamsburg depot.jpg
| image = Williamsburg Transportation Center 2023.jpg
| image_caption =
| image_caption = The Williamsburg Transportation Center in June 2023.
| address = 468 North Boundary Street<br />[[Williamsburg, Virginia]]
| address = 468 North Boundary Street<br />[[Williamsburg, Virginia]]
| country = United States
| country = United States
| coordinates = {{coord|37|16|32|N|76|42|28|W |region:US-VA_type:railwaystation |display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|37|16|32|N|76|42|28|W |region:US-VA_type:railwaystation |display=inline,title}}
| other = {{Unbulleted list
| other = {{Unbulleted list
|{{bus icon|12px|Intercity Bus}} [[Greyhound Lines]]
|{{rint|bus}} {{rint|us|Greyhound}} [[Greyhound Lines]]
|{{bus icon|12px|Shuttle Bus}} [[Hampton Roads Transit]]: 121
|{{bus icon|12px|Shuttle Bus}} [[Hampton Roads Transit]]: 921
|{{bus icon|12px|Shuttle Bus}} [[Williamsburg Area Transit Authority]]: Blue, Grey, Orange, Red, Tan, Jamestown
|{{bus icon|12px|Shuttle Bus}} [[Williamsburg Area Transit Authority]]: Blue, Grey, Orange, Red, Tan, Jamestown
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| opened = 1935
| opened = 1935
| rebuilt =
| rebuilt =
| ADA = Yes
| accessible = Yes
| code = {{Amtrak code|WBG}}
| code = {{Amtrak code|WBG}}
| iata = ZWB
| owned =
| owned =
| zone =
| zone =
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| other_services_collapsible = yes
| other_services_collapsible = yes
| other_services = {{Adjacent stations
| other_services = {{Adjacent stations
|system=Amtrak|line=Northeast Regional|left=Newport News old|right=Richmond Main Street|to-left=Newport News old|note-mid=(1981-2024)
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|system1=Chesapeake and Ohio|line1=Main Line|left1=Toano|right1=Grove|to-right1=Old Point Comfort}}
|line2=Twilight Shoreliner|left2=Newport News|right2=Richmond Staples Mill Road
|line3=James Whitcomb Riley|note-mid3=until 1976|left3=Newport News|to-left3=Newport News|right3=Richmond–Ellerson|to-right3=Chicago
|line4=Colonial|note-mid4=1976-1992|left4=Lee Hall|right4=Richmond–Main Street
|line5=George Washington|note-mid5=to 1974|left5=Lee Hall|right5=Richmond–Main Street|to-left5=Newport News|to-right5=Chicago
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'''Williamsburg Transportation Center''' is an [[intermodal transit]] station in [[Williamsburg, Virginia]]. Operated by the [[Williamsburg Area Transit Authority]], it also serves [[Amtrak]]'s ''[[Northeast Regional]]'' train as well as [[Greyhound Lines]] and [[Hampton Roads Transit]] intercity buses. The transportation center was formerly a [[Chesapeake and Ohio Railway]] (C&O) passenger station.
'''Williamsburg Transportation Center''' is an [[intermodal transit]] station in [[Williamsburg, Virginia]]. Operated by the [[Williamsburg Area Transit Authority]], it also serves [[Amtrak]]'s ''[[Northeast Regional]]'' train as well as [[Greyhound Lines]] and [[Hampton Roads Transit]] intercity buses. The transportation center was formerly a [[Chesapeake and Ohio Railway]] (C&O) passenger station.
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== History ==
== History ==
[[File:Northeast Corridor Amtrak 66 boarding trackside at Williamsburg Transportation Center 2-03-2008.jpg|thumb|left|''Northeast Regional'' at the station, February&nbsp;2008]]
[[File:Northeast Corridor Amtrak 66 boarding trackside at Williamsburg Transportation Center 2-03-2008.jpg|thumb|left|''Northeast Regional'' at the station, February&nbsp;2008]]
In 1873, the [[Chesapeake and Ohio Railway]] (C&O) line led by [[Collis P. Huntington]] had connected Richmond with the [[Ohio River Valley]] at [[Huntington, West Virginia]]. In 1881, the [[Peninsula Extension]] of the C&O brought the line east to the new city of [[Newport News, Virginia|Newport News]]. Williamsburg initially allowed tracks to be placed down the main street of town, [[Duke of Gloucester Street]], and even directly through the ruins of the historic capitol building. As regular service was established, the main line was soon relocated slightly north.
In 1873, the [[Chesapeake and Ohio Railway]] (C&O) line led by [[Collis P. Huntington]] had connected Richmond with the [[Ohio River Valley]] at [[Huntington, West Virginia]]. In 1881, the [[Peninsula Extension]] of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway brought the line east to the new city of [[Newport News, Virginia|Newport News]]. Williamsburg initially allowed tracks to be placed down the main street of town, [[Duke of Gloucester Street]], and even directly through the ruins of the historic capitol building. As regular service was established, the main line was soon relocated slightly north.


Williamsburg's original station was replaced in 1907 with a brick structure, in conjunction with the [[tercentenary]] of Jamestown. Then in 1935, the 1907 station was replaced with the present station building with funding from [[John D. Rockefeller Jr.]]
Williamsburg's original station was replaced in 1907 with a brick structure, in conjunction with the [[tercentenary]] of Jamestown. Then in 1935, the 1907 station was replaced with the present station building with funding from [[John D. Rockefeller Jr.]]
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C&O passenger service to Williamsburg was replaced in 1971 by Amtrak.
C&O passenger service to Williamsburg was replaced in 1971 by Amtrak.
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==Station layout==
==Station layout==
The station is served by two [[Amtrak]] trains a day in each direction, with direct service to [[Newport News, Virginia|Newport News]], [[Richmond, Virginia|Richmond]], and points along the [[Northeast Corridor]] from Washington DC through New York City to Boston. [[Intercity bus]] service is provided by [[Greyhound Lines]] (Carolina Trailways), [[Hampton Roads Transit]] (HRT) and the [[Williamsburg Area Transit Authority]].
The station is served by two [[Amtrak]] trains a day in each direction, with direct service to [[Newport News, Virginia|Newport News]], [[Richmond, Virginia|Richmond]], and points along the [[Northeast Corridor]] from Washington DC through New York City to Boston. [[Intercity bus]] service is provided by [[Greyhound Lines]] (Carolina Trailways), [[Hampton Roads Transit]] (HRT) and the [[Williamsburg Area Transit Authority]].

{|table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|-
|style="border-top:solid 1px gray"|'''Ground level'''
|style="border-top:solid 1px gray"|Station house, parking, buses
|-
|style="border-top:solid 1px gray"|
|style="border-top:solid 1px gray;border-right:solid 2px black;border-left:solid 2px black;border-bottom:solid 2px black;text-align:center;" colspan=2|<small>[[Side platform]], doors will open on the left, right</small>
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|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=100|'''Track 1'''
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=450|← {{rcb|Amtrak|Northeast Regional|inline=yes}} toward [[Newport News station|Newport News]] <small>(Terminus)</small><br>{{0|→}} {{rcb|Amtrak|Northeast Regional|inline=yes}} toward [[Boston South Station|Boston]] <small>([[Richmond Main Street Station|Richmond – Main Street]])</small> →
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== References ==
== References ==
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{{Commons category|Williamsburg Transportation Center}}
{{Commons category|Williamsburg Transportation Center}}
{{Amtrak web|WBG|Williamsburg, VA}}
{{Amtrak web|WBG|Williamsburg, VA}}
*[http://www.trainweb.org/usarail/williamsburg.htm Williamsburg Amtrak Station (USA Rail Guide -- Train Web)]
*[http://www.trainweb.org/usarail/williamsburg.htm Williamsburg Amtrak Station (USA Rail Guide — Train Web)]


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[[Category:Amtrak stations in Virginia]]
[[Category:Amtrak stations in Virginia]]
[[Category:Railway stations in the United States opened in 1935]]
[[Category:Railway stations in the United States opened in 1935]]
[[Category:Stations along Chesapeake and Ohio Railway lines]]
[[Category:Former Chesapeake and Ohio Railway stations]]
[[Category:Transit centers in the United States]]
[[Category:Transit centers in the United States]]
[[Category:Bus stations in Virginia]]
[[Category:Bus stations in Virginia]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Williamsburg, Virginia]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Williamsburg, Virginia]]
[[Category:1935 establishments in Virginia]]
[[Category:1935 establishments in Virginia]]
[[Category:Brick buildings and structures in Williamsburg, Virginia]]

Latest revision as of 15:50, 22 December 2024

Williamsburg, VA
The Williamsburg Transportation Center in June 2023.
General information
Location468 North Boundary Street
Williamsburg, Virginia
United States
Coordinates37°16′32″N 76°42′28″W / 37.27556°N 76.70778°W / 37.27556; -76.70778
Platforms1 side platform
Tracks1
Connections
Construction
ParkingYes
AccessibleYes
Other information
Station codeAmtrak: WBG
IATA codeZWB
History
Opened1935
Passengers
FY 202369,469[1] (Amtrak)
Services
Preceding station Amtrak Following station
Newport News
Terminus
 Northeast Regional Richmond–Main Street
toward Boston South or Springfield
Former services
Preceding station Amtrak Following station
Newport News
Terminus
 Northeast Regional
(1981-2024)
 Richmond–Main Street
toward Boston South or Springfield
Twilight Shoreliner Richmond Staples Mill Road
toward Boston South
James Whitcomb Riley
until 1976
 Richmond–Ellerson
toward Chicago
Lee Hall
toward Newport News
 Colonial
1976-1992
 Richmond–Main Street
toward Boston South
George Washington
to 1974
 Richmond–Main Street
toward Chicago
Preceding station Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Following station
Norge
toward Cincinnati
 Main Line Grove
toward Old Point Comfort
Location
Map

Williamsburg Transportation Center is an intermodal transit station in Williamsburg, Virginia. Operated by the Williamsburg Area Transit Authority, it also serves Amtrak's Northeast Regional train as well as Greyhound Lines and Hampton Roads Transit intercity buses. The transportation center was formerly a Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (C&O) passenger station.

History

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Northeast Regional at the station, February 2008

In 1873, the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (C&O) line led by Collis P. Huntington had connected Richmond with the Ohio River Valley at Huntington, West Virginia. In 1881, the Peninsula Extension of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway brought the line east to the new city of Newport News. Williamsburg initially allowed tracks to be placed down the main street of town, Duke of Gloucester Street, and even directly through the ruins of the historic capitol building. As regular service was established, the main line was soon relocated slightly north.

Williamsburg's original station was replaced in 1907 with a brick structure, in conjunction with the tercentenary of Jamestown. Then in 1935, the 1907 station was replaced with the present station building with funding from John D. Rockefeller Jr.

C&O passenger service to Williamsburg was replaced in 1971 by Amtrak.

Station layout

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The station is served by two Amtrak trains a day in each direction, with direct service to Newport News, Richmond, and points along the Northeast Corridor from Washington DC through New York City to Boston. Intercity bus service is provided by Greyhound Lines (Carolina Trailways), Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) and the Williamsburg Area Transit Authority.

References

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  1. ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet, Fiscal Year 2023: Commonwealth of Virginia" (PDF). Amtrak. March 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
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