Lexington station is a seasonal

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station serving a former freight house in

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. It is served by Amtrak's '' Carolinian'' and ''

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'' and is only open during the Lexington Barbecue Festival in October. As part of the Depot District Redevelopment, a permanent station was planned to begin construction in 2023 with a 2026 completion, which would allow daily passenger service.

History

Currently, the station operates with a temporary platform near a former Southern Railway freight house, which is now the Lexington Farmer's Market. The freight house itself is used for festival activities, and is located along a pair of spur tracks. A third spur track is located between the main tracks and the side along the freight house. Though Amtrak gives the address as being at "Center Street at the railroad tracks," it is actually located around the corner along South Railroad Street. Center Street is located along a bridge over the tracks northeast of the freight house.

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Lexington Barbeque Festival Station – Amtrak
Amtrak stations in North Carolina Buildings and structures in Davidson County, North Carolina Transportation in Davidson County, North Carolina {{NorthCarolina-railstation-stub