{"id":2617,"date":"2018-05-29T12:42:08","date_gmt":"2018-05-29T16:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-clancytheys.pantheonsite.io\/?p=2617"},"modified":"2023-07-18T14:36:17","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T18:36:17","slug":"clancy-theys-joins-the-city-of-raleigh-to-celebrate-the-grand-opening-of-union-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clancytheys.com\/news\/clancy-theys-joins-the-city-of-raleigh-to-celebrate-the-grand-opening-of-union-station\/","title":{"rendered":"Clancy & Theys joins the city of Raleigh to celebrate the grand opening of Union Station"},"content":{"rendered":"

May 29, 2018<\/p>\n

On Monday, April 30, Raleigh city officials and residents gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Union Station, a new regional transportation hub built by Clancy & Theys and Skanska in association with Holt Brothers. The multi\u2010modal station in the heart of downtown Raleigh\u2019s Warehouse District will accommodate current and future demand for intercity passenger rail, commuter rail, buses, taxis and other forms of transportation.<\/p>\n

777 slot machineUnion Station will replace the current Amtrak station on Cabarrus Street. The new station features a 920\u2010foot raised platform, a circular drive for dropping off and picking up passengers, and cost\u2010effective parking options. The raised platform is the first of its kind in North Carolina, allowing easy boarding for all passengers.<\/p>\n

City, state and transportation officials joined in the grand opening celebration. Several officials offered remarks at the event, including:<\/p>\n