Port Huron (Amtrak station)

Port Huron

The station at Port Huron, facing towards Canada in August 2012 from the platform.
Location 2223 16th Street
Port Huron, MI 48060
Coordinates 42°57′37.9″N 82°26′30.6″W / 42.960528°N 82.441833°WCoordinates: 42°57′37.9″N 82°26′30.6″W / 42.960528°N 82.441833°W
Line(s)
Platforms 1 side platform, 1 island platform
Tracks 2
Construction
Parking Yes; free
Disabled access Yes
Other information
Station code PTH
History
Opened 1979
Traffic
Passengers (2013) 29,461[1]Increase 10%
Services
Preceding station   Amtrak   Following station
toward Chicago
Blue WaterTerminus

Port Huron is an Amtrak station in Port Huron, Michigan. It serves as the terminus of the Blue Water. The station also contained a U.S. Immigration Office until 2004 when it served the International Limited line with Via Rail. The current station opened in 1979.[2] It sits six blocks west of the St. Clair Tunnel.

Baggage cannot be checked at this location; however, up to two suitcases in addition to any "personal items" such as briefcases, purses, laptop bags, and infant equipment are allowed on board as carry-ons.

References

  1. "Amtrak Fact Sheet, FY2013, State of Michigan" (PDF). Amtrak. November 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
  2. Biolchini, Amy (January 22, 2012). "Amtrak, officials want new station". Port Huron Times Herald. Retrieved 2012-01-22.

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