Rocky Mount, NC (RMT)
1. Station Overview
The station at Rocky Mount was built in 1893 by the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad in a dark-red brick, Romanesque style. Later, the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad expanded it by adding wings.
Address: 101 Coastline Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804-5820.
Key statistics (FY 2024):
- Annual ticket revenue: $4,181,740
- Annual ridership: 53,771 passengers
2. Ownership & Routes
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Facility Ownership | City of Rocky Mount |
| Parking Lot Ownership | City of Rocky Mount |
| Platform Ownership | CSX Transportation |
| Track Ownership | CSX Transportation |
The station serves several routes including the Carolinian, Palmetto and Silver Meteor.
For sign-up or questions about fares and schedules, you can call 888-929-3161 or visit the official site.
3. History
The story of the station begins with Rocky Mount’s role as a railway hub. The Wilmington & Weldon Railroad made the brick station in 1893 with one-story wings.
In 1911-12, the Atlantic Coast Line expanded the wings into three stories and later added a third story across the building. During the 1960s, an addition was built for signal equipment but was removed later. Because the station is part of Rocky Mount’s historic district, it was included in a downtown rehabilitation plan. Starting in 1997, major renovation added a new entrance, rebuilt canopies and constructed a new ADA-compliant platform. The renovation was completed in December 2000 at a cost of about $9 million, funded by a mix of federal, state and local sources.
Rocky Mount’s early growth was tied to its first post office (established in 1816) and later to the railroad, cotton mills and productive farmland. The railroad helped Rocky Mount become better connected and helped the town grow by the turn of the 20th century.
4. Station Features
Station Building (with waiting room)
- ATM available
- Elevator
- Payphones
- Quik-Trak kiosks
- Restrooms
- Ticket sales office
- Unaccompanied child travel allowed
- Vending machines
- No WiFi
Suggested arrival times:
- If you need to check baggage or get ticket/passenger assistance: arrive at least 60 minutes prior to departure.
- If you do not need baggage or assistance: arrive at least 30 minutes prior.
5. Baggage & Shipping
- Checked baggage service is not available.
- Bag storage and ski-bags are not available.
- Bike boxes are not available.
- Shipping boxes are for sale.
- Baggage carts are available.
- Baggage assistance is provided by station staff and train crew.
6. Parking
- Same-day parking is available; fees may apply.
- Overnight parking is available; fees may apply.
7. Accessibility
The station offers:
- Accessible platform
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible ticket office & waiting room
- Accessible water fountain
- Same‐day accessible parking & overnight accessible parking (fees may apply)
- Wheelchair available and wheelchair lift available
- Note: The station does not have a high platform.
8. Hours of Operation
Waiting Room Hours / Ticket Office / Passenger Assistance / Checked Baggage Service / Quik-Trak Kiosk
- Monday through Thursday: 12:00 am – 3:45 am & 9:15 am – 11:59 pm
- Friday & Saturday (for ticket office/assistance): 9:15 am – 7:45 pm
- Sunday: 12:00 am – 3:45 am & 9:15 am – 11:59 pm
Parking Hours: 24 hours every day.
Lounge & Amtrak Express: No lounge at this location; checked-baggage shipping service is closed.
9. Contact & Local Links
- Regional Contact: Denise Miller (governmentaffairsnyc@amtrak.com)
- For fares and schedules, visit the official site or call 888-929-3161.
- Local community links:
- City of Rocky Mount – rockymountnc.gov
- NC By Train – ncbytrain.org
- Tar River Transit – tarrivertransit.org
Call to Action
Ready to plan your trip or need more information about Rocky Mount Station? Contact our team today at 888-929-3161 and we’ll help you with tickets, schedules, or any station-related questions.
