One of Tampa’s most iconic landmarks is getting a major upgrade. Tampa Union Station, the city’s historic rail hub located at 601 N. Nebraska Avenue, is undergoing a $4 million renovation aimed at restoring its charm and creating new spaces for the community.
Funded by the Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the project will include new windows, fresh paint, and updates to both the interior and exterior. Construction is expected to wrap by December 2025.
But the updates go beyond surface-level improvements.
City leaders envision turning underused parts of the station into vibrant gathering spaces. Plans being discussed include a coffee shop, co-working areas, and room for local events—all while continuing to serve the growing number of Amtrak riders.
And that ridership is booming.
More than 156,000 passengers traveled through Tampa Union Station in fiscal year 2024—a 21% increase from the previous year, marking the highest numbers in over a decade. The growth reinforces the station’s status as one of the busiest Amtrak stops in Florida.
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