In the News – Sandpoint Train Station (Sandpoint Train Depot)

Sandpoint, Idaho Train Station Sign

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City endorses Sandpoint Depot deal February 24, 2013
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Depot could re-open by end of 2013 February 17, 2013
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Sandpoint Depot article by The National Trust for Historic Preservation August 5, 2011
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Deal brokered to save historic Sandpoint Train Depot June 23, 2011
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Daily Bee Article: Amtrak Train Collides with Truck on Tracks April 6, 2011
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All Aboard: ‘Railfans’ from around the world flock to Sandpoint to admire and photograph passing trains August 4, 2010
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BNSF Train Derails West of Spokane Washington [Updated x 2] June 2, 2010
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BNSF Train Derails After Hitting Rock Slide in Wyoming [Updated] May 29, 2010
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Ride the Rails: Get on Board with Sandpoint’s Train Depot May 27, 2010
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Daily Bee Article: Community celebrates railroad heritage May 4, 2010
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Tester to Obama on rail service: ‘Don’t lose sight of rural America’ January 31, 2010
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North Coast Hiawatha Comeback?: A cross-country trip reveals the possible future for rail service in southern Montana January 29, 2010
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Idaho Business Review article: Historical Amtrak station faces development challenge November 30, 2009
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Daily Bee article: City moves on Sandpoint Depot plan November 20, 2009
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Sandpoint Depot statement of support from Mayor Gretchen Hellar November 19, 2009
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Sandpoint Depot on KREM2 News November 17, 2009
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Daily Bee article: Historic Sandpoint Depot proposal moves ahead November 13, 2009
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Daily Bee article: Sandpoint Depot’s future still uncertain September 17, 2009
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Sandpoint Depot on KREM2 News and KXLY News 4 September 16, 2009
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Daily Bee Article: Group debating historic Sandpoint depot’s future September 11, 2009
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Sandpoint Train Depot on KREM 2 News August 31, 2009
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Photos of vandalism at Sandpoint Depot August 30, 2009
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Daily Bee article: Vandals, looters wreak havoc at Sandpoint depot August 28, 2009
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Spokesman Review article: Restoration pushed for Sandpoint depot July 26, 2009
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Daily Bee article: Panel votes to pursue depot purchase July 22, 2009
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Sandpoint Depot Status: The building is closed to the public and used by Amtrak as a platform stop only. There is a outside covered waiting area at the south end of the depot.

Amtrak officials recently announced they expect the historic Sandpoint Depot to reopen for passenger use by the end of the year 2013.

Amtrak Empire Builder Train 7 to Seattle: Arrives/Departs at 11:49 PM

Amtrak Empire Builder Train 8 to Chicago: Arrives/Departs at 2:32 AM

Closest Hotel: Best Western Edgewater Resort, 208-263-3194

Car Rental: Taylor Parker Motor Company 800-866-2138

Taxicab: Bonner Taxi 208-263-7626

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