Wish something could have been done to save it, but it's probably time for it to go. It looks like it could collapse on the tracks at any moment.Update on former station
Grant sought to pay for old train station’s demolition
PAWTUCKET/CENTRAL FALLS – Plans for the derelict structure known as the old Pawtucket-Central Falls Train Station off Broad Street still center on demolition as the best and only feasible option,www.valleybreeze.com
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Gov. Dan McKee speaks at the 10 a.m. groundbreaking ceremony for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority's new passenger amenity building at the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center on Pine Street in Pawtucket. McKee included $5 million in funding for the project in his FY23 budget.
RIPTA riders have gone without an indoor waiting area since the old space in Downtown Pawtucket was closed and the bus hub was moved to the station. Glad to know this new facility will benefit both rail and bus riders. One thing is for sure: it'll be much more modern than RIPTA's old digs.
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The new Pawtucket Transit Center passenger facility will feature public restrooms, driver restrooms and break room, a waiting area with seating and real-time passenger information screens, and a Pawtucket Police sub-station and security office. RIPTA will also have a staffed customer service window to assist riders as needed. This new building will improve the passenger experience for both bus and rail passengers.
The expected open date is late 2025/early 2026.
The expected open date is late 2025/early 2026.
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Fantastic! I haven't seen numbers recently, but it seems like there are more and more people boarding the trains here in the AM. It'll be a godsend to have this during nasty weather. It's especially beneficial for people who will live in some of the new/converted buildings nearby and don't have the luxury of waiting in their car.
Here's another render I found of the proposed building that's more photorealistic; it also appears they couldn't find the space for a retail vendor.
Only 2 minor pet peeves - not to take away from it being amazingly useful, and I realize they were budget constrained, but the building has a rectangular footprint on a site that isn't - that means if they build it aligned to the busway, the side and rear will be "on the wonk" to the paths and platform. Secondly, the faces of the building that do face the platform / train station entrance are less inviting cinder block facings. They're already screaming I'm a perfect canvas for a mural.
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Keep in mind this is not just for the train passengers. It will be used by RIPTA riders and its employees as well as the Pawtucket bus transfer hub is located there.
You're right. I'm definitely coming at it from a rail-rider perspective, but it will benefit a range of users.
RIPTA wants to hear from riders and residents on where a new transit line should go
The state bus operator is holding public listening sessions Tuesday through Thursday
www.providencejournal.com
Very end of the article says that Pawtucket has been talking with the State about redeveloping the surface parking lots at the station into structured parking and apartments.