Benson station explained

Benson, AZ
Style:Amtrak
Address:105 East 4th Street
Borough:Benson, Arizona
Country:United States
Coordinates:31.9689°N -110.2972°W
Line:UP Lordsburg Subdivision
Platforms:Short accessible
Tracks:2
Connections: Benson Area Transit
Greyhound Lines
Parking:Yes
Accessible:Yes
Status:Unstaffed, flag stop
Other Services Header:Former services
Other Services Collapsible:yes
Mapframe:yes

Benson station is a train station in Benson, Arizona. It is served by Amtrak's Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle, which pass through Benson 3 days a week in each direction.[1] There are no facilities for Amtrak passengers other than a small metal shelter. The nearby Southern Pacific Railroad Depot replica building has been used as a tourist information center.[2] The building is also the location of bus stops for Benson Area Transit and Greyhound.

The station is a flag stop, served only when passengers have tickets to and from the station. The platform is being rebuilt in 2024 as part of Amtrak's effort to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.amtrak.com/timetable/oct08/P01.pdf Sunset Limited timetable, fall/winter 2008–2009
  2. http://www.rrshs.org/Arizona/azrrstruc.htm Arizona Railroad Structures (Railroad Station Historical Society)
  3. Web site: Terri No . Jeff . Amtrak's Benson stop is getting much anticipated improvement . San Pedro Valley News Sun . 25 February 2024 . 23 March 2024.