Austin station is a train station located just west of downtown

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, United States. The station is served by

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'' route, which runs north to

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and west to

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. Trains pass daily at 9am and 5pm

History

The brick depot was built in 1947 for the

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and provides a small waiting room, ticket office and restroom for passengers.

References

External links

Amtrak Texas Eagle Stations - Austin, TX

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