The City of Mount Pleasant will join Amtrak officials, contractors, and community leaders Thursday morning to celebrate the completion of accessibility improvements at the Mount Pleasant Amtrak Station.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the station as part of Amtrak’s nationwide accessibility improvement initiative. The upgrades are aimed at improving safety, accessibility, and the overall passenger experience for residents and visitors using rail service in southeast Iowa.
According to Amtrak, the Mount Pleasant project is part of a larger investment in Americans with Disabilities Act compliance projects across the country. Since 2011, Amtrak says it has invested more than $1 billion nationwide to improve accessibility at stations throughout its rail network.
Mount Pleasant Mayor Steve Brimhall says the station remains an important transportation connection for the community and surrounding region. Brimhall says the improvements will help ensure all passengers can safely and comfortably access rail service for years to come while also improving the experience for travelers visiting the area.
Thursday’s event will also recognize contractors and subcontractors involved in the project and include information regarding local investment and job creation connected to the improvements.
Members of the public and media are invited to attend the ceremony at the Mount Pleasant Amtrak Station.