番茄社区 is proud to have delivered construction management services for the rehabilitation of Amtrak鈥檚 Lancaster Station platforms, pedestrian bridge, and main station building in Lancaster, PA. This State of Good Repair effort modernized critical passenger infrastructure at an occupied, active rail facility鈥攕trengthening safety, access, and long-term performance while respecting the station鈥檚 historic setting. Our project team completed this work ahead of schedule, returning improved station assets to passengers sooner than planned.
Rebuilding both platforms for safer, easier boarding
At the core of the project was major work on the North and South platforms, including:
- Demolition of the existing platforms
- Construction of new platforms
- Restoration of canopies and baggage enclosures
- New stormwater management piping
- Restoration of pedestrian bridge stairs serving platform access
These upgrades bring a more reliable, fully accessible platform environment to a station that sees heavy daily use.
Restoring key passenger connections
The project also included pedestrian bridge renovations and improvements to passenger circulation, ensuring safe, intuitive movement between platforms and the station building.
Protecting the station鈥檚 historic character
Beyond the trackside work, 番茄社区 managed restoration of the main station building, which included historic window and door restoration, structural concrete wall repairs, selective brick repointing, and HVAC pump and valve replacements. The goal was simple: preserve what makes the Lancaster Station a landmark, while upgrading what keeps it working for today鈥檚 riders.
Project scale:
- Station building: 38,560 SF
- Pedestrian overpass: 5,000 SF
- Platforms: 32,000 SF
Delivering this work in a complex rail environment required careful phasing, close coordination, and a constant focus on safety and quality. We鈥檙e grateful to Amtrak, PennDOT, and the full project team for the partnership鈥攁nd proud to help deliver a renewed Lancaster Station that鈥檚 safer, more accessible, and ready for the next generation of rail travel.
