About Union Station in Washington DC

Union Station in Washington DC, US, is a historic landmark and one of the largest railway stations in the world. It was officially opened more than 100 years ago, in October 1907, and completed in 1908.
The station was built with an investment of $25m. Nearly 32 million people, including commuters, tourists, office workers, shoppers and diners, visit the station annually

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