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View MoreService Alert: Road Closure Impact Access at Madera, CA Station
Effective May 16, 2024 - July 27, 2025
Attention Gold Runner Passengers
Amtrak’s Madera station is scheduled to be relocated by mid-2025 due to California High-Speed Rail work. The station relocation is in Phase 1 currently, which will require detours to access the current station location at 18770 Rd 26 in Madera, CA 93638.
Due to on-going construction, customers should anticipate delays.
Road Closures
- Passengers driving to the station will encounter multiple detours from SR 99 by using Ave 17 (EB), then Lake St/Rd 27 (NB), and Club Dr (WB) to access the station via Rd 26 (detour signage is available along this route).
- Passengers are encouraged to allow an additional 30 minutes to arrive at the station before trains or connecting services depart.
For more information download the HSR Flyer below:
We appreciate your patronage and apologize for any inconvenience you may experience. For reservation and train status information visit Amtrak.com, use our free mobile app, speak with station personnel or call/text 800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245). Thank you for traveling with Gold Runner.
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