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The Fall of Columbus Union Station | Columbus News
Once the beating heart of Columbus, Union Station was a bustling transit hub where history unfolded—carrying everything from fighter pilots to returning soldiers, and fueling the city’s economy with goods and materials. With daily ticket sales hitting a thousand, it offered travelers more than just rail service: food, haircuts, and comfort before journeys began. But as rail travel declined nationwide—even after Amtrak’s creation in 1971—it couldn’t save Columbus’s station. Demolition in 1976, including the emotional loss of its iconic arcade, marked a turning point. Though Amtrak briefly…
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