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section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-10 11:30 CST
updated: 2026-11-10 11:30 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Amtrak begins work on Union Station level-boarding platforms

Construction starts Tuesday on a $112 million, 2½-year Amtrak project to build level-boarding platforms 30 through 38 at Chicago Union Station.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/chicago/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Amtrak](/chicago/wiki/amtrak.md), [Chicago Union Station](/chicago/wiki/chicago-union-station.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS Chicago](https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-union-station-amtrak-construction-level-boarding-platforms/), 2026-11-10 11:30 CST: Amtrak begins construction on new "level boarding" platforms at Chicago Union Station

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