Latrobe Station
Courtesy of Doug Wertman
28 July 2014, 18:40
Website:
https://www.amtrak.com/stations/lab
Telephone Number:
Location:
329 McKinley Avenue, Latrobe, PA 15650
Description:
The station, inaugurated in 1903 by the Pennsylvania Railroad, was a component of a larger initiative to elevate the railway right-of-way as it traversed through Latrobe. Designed by architect William H. Brown, the station exhibits an eclectic Late Victorian style. Characterized by its one-story brick construction, measuring eight bays wide and five bays deep, it features a flat roof with a parapet and a central cross gable. Notable architectural elements include a pediment with stone panels and terra cotta embellishments adorning the gable end over the main entrance. This significant station was formally recognized and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
Until 2005, Latrobe was served by a second daily train, the Three Rivers (a substitute service for the iconic Broadway Limited), an extended iteration of the Pennsylvanian terminating in Chicago. The cessation of this service marked a historic shift for Latrobe, as it became solely reliant on the Pennsylvanian, marking the first instance in the town's railway history where only one daily passenger train served the area.
The Westmoreland County Transit Authority offers convenient bus access near the train station, with Route 9/9A – Greensburg/Latrobe/Derry stopping adjacent to the station, and Route 20F – New Florence/Greensburg halting within 0.25 miles (0.40 km) of the station. Additionally, Greyhound operates an intercity bus stop approximately 0.25 miles (0.40 km) away, located at 803 Alexandria Street.
In April 2023, Amtrak unveiled plans to modernize the station to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. However, the proposed upgrades, pending approval due to the station's historical significance, are estimated to cost around $1.7 million and require at least 18 months to complete.
