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Camden and Denmark Amtrak stations received nearly $6 million in upgrades aimed at improving accessibility and passenger safety.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Amtrak has completed major station improvements in Camden and Denmark aimed at enhancing accessibility and the overall passenger experience for travelers in South Carolina.

The upgrades were completed at Camden Station and the Denmark Railway Depot, both of which are served twice daily by Amtrak’s Floridian route.

Amtrak officials say the improvements are part of a broader effort to modernize stations and ensure they are accessible to all travelers.

“Ensuring our stations are accessible to every customer remains a top priority, and we’re actively advancing that goal through renovation, repair, and upgrade projects here in South Carolina and across our National Network,” said Amtrak Vice President of Accessibility David Handera. “The station stop is a critical link in the overall rail travel journey, and our aim is for every station to offer a welcoming and positive experience for all customers.”

Beth Toll with Amtrak says the goal is to ensure stations provide a comfortable and accessible experience for passengers.

“It is important for all over our stations to really be a welcoming entrance for our customers. Making sure that it’s some place that people feel safe and comfortable going and making sure that the whole experience is more streamline,” Toll said.

Camden Mayor Vincent Sheheen says several thousand people already use the station each year.

“We already have several thousand people take that train out of the train station there in Camden in a year. We hope to see that tick up. I think the biggest challenge for using the train station is that it comes through in the nighttime so the stop is during the night. We’ve talked with Amtrak about trying to have some daytime stops along the way as well,” Sheheen said.

Sheheen says tourism is a focus for Camden, and having a stop along the Floridian route supports that effort.

“I think it would be great if we had some of our friends from the Northeast take the train down to Camden. And there are other stops as well — you mentioned Columbia — and of course Columbia is historic. I think it is a great opportunity for us to really promote the historic vision of Camden and surrounding areas,” Sheheen said.

The Camden station project included a $3.5 million investment and several upgrades designed to improve safety and accessibility, including:

Local leaders welcomed the improvements to the station.

“These improvements at the Camden station highlight the importance of ensuring that transportation is accessible to everyone. We are grateful for Amtrak’s continued investment in our community and for helping strengthen the connections that link Camden with the rest of the region,” said Camden Mayor Vincent Sheheen.

“Accessible public transportation is an essential part of serving a community well. We appreciate Amtrak’s investment in the Camden station and its commitment to making rail travel safer and more accessible for both residents and visitors,” said Camden City Manager Matt DeWitt.

Amtrak also completed $2.3 million in upgrades at the Denmark station.

Improvements include:

Officials in Denmark say the improvements will help preserve an important transportation link for the region.

“This station has served travelers here for generations, and with these improvements it will continue to welcome passengers and connect our community to destinations up and down the East Coast for years to come,” said Denmark Mayor Harold Johnson.

“The improvements at the Denmark Amtrak Station represent more than just upgrades to a facility; they reflect a continued commitment to providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation for the people of Denmark and the surrounding region,” said Denmark City Administrator Barbara Williams.

Amtrak says the station work is part of its broader ADA Stations Program, which aims to bring all Amtrak-responsible station components into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by 2029.

Across the national network, the company says 19 stations were brought into ADA compliance in the past year, with another 50 stations expected to be completed within the next year.