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Proposed $900 Million Amtrak Bridgeport Maintenance Facility Gets Pushback From Residents, Alderpeople
People in the crowd said their neighborhood is at stake, while Amtrak supporters say this will provide a safe space for Amtrak workers.
Updated on: October 8, 2026
Residents are outraged that Amtrak wants to move its maintenance facility from the South Loop to Bridgeport near Rate Field.
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The overwhelming majority of people who spoke during the City Council Transportation and Public Way Committee meeting at City Hall on Wednesday opposed Amtrak's new maintenance facility.
People in the crowd said their neighborhood is at stake, while Amtrak supporters say this will provide a safe space for Amtrak workers.
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