Hastings station (Nebraska) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hastings, NE
Location	501 West First Street Hastings, NE 68901
Line(s)	BNSF Railway Hastings Subdivision
Platforms	1 side platform
Tracks	1
Other information
Station code	HAS
History
Rebuilt	October 1902, 1966, 2000
Traffic
Passengers (2018)	5,304  1.73%
Services
Preceding station Amtrak Following station Holdrege toward Emeryville California Zephyr Lincoln toward Chicago
Former services Preceding station Amtrak Following station Holdrege toward Los Angeles Desert Wind Discontinued in 1997 Lincoln toward Chicago Preceding station Burlington Route Following station Ingleside toward Denver Main Line Inland toward Chicago Juniata toward Kearner Kearney – Aurora Trumbull toward Aurora Ayr Junction toward Alma Alma – Hastings Terminus Brickton toward Red Cloud Red Cloud – Hastings
Burlington Station
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	First Street & Saint Joseph's Avenue, Hastings, Nebraska
Area	1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built	1898
Architect	Kimball, Thomas R.; Graham, Anderson, Probst & White
Architectural style	Classical Revival
NRHP reference No.	78001693
Added to NRHP	March 29, 1978

The Hastings train station is an Amtrak station located in Hastings, Nebraska. It's a busy spot where people can catch trains to travel between cities. Every day, the famous California Zephyr train stops here, connecting passengers to many places across the country.

About the Hastings Train Station

This station is an important part of the city of Hastings. It serves as a gateway for travelers using Amtrak, which is America's national passenger railway system. The station helps people travel for fun, school, or to visit family and friends.

A Look Back: The Station's History

The Hastings station has a long and interesting past. It was originally built in 1902 for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, often called the Burlington Railroad. Back then, trains were a main way for people to travel long distances.

Design and Style

A famous architect named Thomas Rogers Kimball designed the station. He chose a special look called the Spanish Colonial Revival style. This style often includes features like red tile roofs, stucco walls, and decorative arches, making the building look like something you might see in Spain or Mexico.

Important Updates Over Time

Over the years, the station has been updated to keep it modern and safe for travelers. It was renovated in 1966 and again in 2000. These updates helped make sure the station could continue to serve passengers well. Because of its history and unique design, the station was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. This means it's recognized as an important historical building. Today, some parts of the building are used by businesses, while other parts are still for train passengers.

A view of the historic Hastings train station building.

What is the California Zephyr?

The California Zephyr is one of Amtrak's most famous long-distance train routes. It travels daily between Chicago, Illinois, and Emeryville, California (which is near San Francisco). The train passes through amazing landscapes, including the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada. When it stops in Hastings, it connects Nebraska to this incredible cross-country journey.

• Amtrak – Stations – Hastings, NE