CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) -- The City of Carbondale announced that Amtrak is now fully operational at the new Southern Illinois Multimodal Station (SIMMS) located at 401 South Illinois Avenue.
Passengers can now enjoy various amenities, including a convenient drop-off and pick-up area, a spacious modern waiting room, and a pet-friendly outdoor area accessible from the platform.
SIMMS Phase 1 will soon include space for Man-Tra-Con Corporation to offer no-cost employment services and a co-working space managed by Carbondale Main Street for local professionals, freelancers, and remote workers.
Phase 2 construction begins on May 21 and will include spaces for Jackson County Mass Transit, Carbondale IL Tourism, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale. A grand ribbon-cutting ceremony will follow the project's full completion.
Station parking remains unchanged, with additional parking available behind City Hall and Cristaudo’s.
