Tempe, Arizona (Train station)

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Tempe
Station statistics
Address 3rd Street and Ash Avenue,
Tempe, Arizona
Lines former Amtrak service:
Sunset Limited
Texas Eagle
Other information
Opened 1924
Closed June 3, 1996
Rebuilt 1987
Owned by City of Tempe

The Tempe train station is a former station served by Amtrak's Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle trains. Amtrak service to this station was discontinued in June 1996.

[edit] History

The Southern Pacific Railroad built the depot in 1924. The city purchased the building and in 1987 renovated it; the building now houses Macayo's Depot Cantina, a renowned Mexican restaurant. The Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle served this location from the 1987 renovation until 3 June 1996. The Valley Metro light rail line, slated to open in late 2008, will serve a new station one block east of the depot.

[edit] Historic Designation