Union Station was built in 1916 to consolidate all the train traffic in Dallas. At one time, eighty trains a day passed through Union Station, making Dallas a major transportation hub in the Southwest.
Designed by Jarvis Hunt in the Beaux Arts style, the white brick and stone building showcases intricate detailing on its face. Inside the detail is just as fine, with large chandeliers and tall, thick columns.
In 1954, the station spent some time housing the Dallas Public Library while a new building was being built.The station still serves Dallas with its train lines. Since 1996, the Red and Blue DART lines have stopped here on their way across Dallas and the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) has stopped at Union Station as it terminus. Amtrak uses the station for its Texas Eagle line.
When the station was renovated for the DART system, Phillip Lamb was commissioned to recreate historical murals depicting Dallas. The murals were originally painted in the old Dallas City Hall building, but were destroyed in 1954 when Dallas City Hall relocated. These murals can be seen outside on the train platforms.
At the south end of the platforms, underground tunnels take you to Reunion Tower and the Hyatt Regency Hotel, or inside Union Station.
Located at 400 S. Houston St., downtown Dallas. Next to Reunion Tower, the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Ferris Plaza and the Belo Building.
Inside the building, you will find an Amtrak service counter, DART rail and bus line maps and schedules, vending machines, and restrooms.
