Train Towns

Train Towns is a look at the communities Amtrak serves and the people, places, businesses, and stories connected by passenger rail.

It is not just about where the train goes, but what happens because it stops there: local economies grow, downtowns come alive, families stay connected, and communities find new ways to move forward

Our first stop is Normal, Illinois, where Uptown Station and Amtrak’s Lincoln Service and Texas Eagle help connect the town to the Midwest and beyond. Watch the episode now to see how a town with deep railroad roots became a Train Town.