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Newport Train Station Study

Newport Train Station Study

The Delaware Department of Transportation and the Delaware Transit Corporation is exploring the potential of adding a new train station in Newport, DE!

The purpose of this project is to:

  • Determine the ridership potential that could be realized from a  new passenger rail station in Newport.

  • Develop preliminary planning and infrastructure that would be required to reintroduce passenger rail service to   Newport, including a new station, track and power upgrades, coordination of passenger and freight operations.

  • Identify multimodal connection enhancements for residents and commuters to access station.

  • Ensure compliance with federal standards.

Take a moment to review the project documents at the bottom of this page. Do you have any comments or thoughts you would like to share about the Newport Train Station Study?

Project Contact Information

newporttrainstation@publicinput.com

Phone: 855-925-2801

Project Code: 11914

Outreach Schedule

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Public Workshop #1

Date: October 20, 2025 [4:00 - 6:00 PM]

Location: Minquas Fire Company - 21 North James Street, Newport, DE 19804

Workshop Purpose: Introduce public to the project and gather input on potential station uses, ridership, and multimodal access options.

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Public Workshop #2

Date: July 14 [4:00 - 6:00 PM]

Location: Minquas Fire Company - 21 North James Street, Newport, DE 19804

Workshop Purpose: Review ridership analysis results and master plan recommendations. 

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Public Workshop #3

Date: TBD

Location: TBD

Workshop Purpose: Review final preferred alternative for Newport Train Station. 

JUL 14

Newport Train Station Public Workshop #2

Tue, Jul 14 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Minquas Fire Co, 21 N James St, Newport, DE 19804, USA Map

Workshop open 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

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