Amtrak has officially announced the completion of significant restoration and accessibility projects at both the Camden Station and the Denmark Railway Depot.
The improvements, totaling nearly $6 million in investment, are part of a nationwide push to bring Amtrak-served stations into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
In Camden, Amtrak invested $3.5 million to include:
- A new 600-foot concrete boarding platform, built eight inches above top of rail, for improved accessibility for passengers with disabilities and families with small children
- Accessible paths of travel to and from the station building
- Sloped accessible walkways and safety barriers
- Energy efficient LED lighting providing full platform illumination
- Detectable warning surfaces and new signage
In Denmark, Amtrak invested $2.3 million to include:
- A new 280-foot concrete boarding platform, built eight inches above top of rail, for improved accessibility for passengers with disabilities and families with small children
- Accessible routes between the platform and station building
- Sloped accessible walkways and safety barriers
- Full coverage LED platform lighting
- Detectable warning surfaces and updated signage
According to Amtrak, both stations are served twice daily by Amtrak's Floridian route.
“These improvements at the Camden station highlight the importance of ensuring that transportation is accessible to everyone," said Camden Mayor Vincent Sheheen. "We are grateful for Amtrak’s continued investment in our community and for helping strengthen the connections that link Camden with the rest of the region.”
Both of these projects are part of a larger federal initiative. Amtrak is currently working on 134 station designs and 66 construction projects across the country. The goal is to reach 100% ADA compliance at all Amtrak-responsible station components by 2029, utilizing funds provided by Congress through the Federal Railroad Administration.
Amtrak remains the only national passenger rail service in the county.
