Busier than Midway | Bigger than Jumbo Jets | Less Space | Total Connectivity
Trains also come out ahead in space requirements. Union Station's 15-track south concourse is about the same width as just one and a half gates at a major airport.
That means that large buildings can be built adjacent to and even above a railroad station, making it possible for travelers to walk or take transit to their final destination. Huge parking lots are unnecessary.
The result is much more intense economic activity at a lower cost. And it's not just about trains, Union Station is the hub for a wide assortment of travel options.