Raleigh

"The first stop following the split is in the state’s capital of Raleigh. Stopping at the city’s Union Station at 8:57 p.m. ET, the Silver Star makes a scheduled 13-minute stop. Union Station is a fairly new building (future complex) opened at the end of April 2018. The new facility pays homage to the original Union Depot in Raleigh that opened in 1890. It has a large open hall/waiting room with a lot of glass and large windows, but also some wood features to hold on to that rustic look. There is a ticket window with baggage service inside. If you’re a true railfan or just enjoy views of the city skyline, you can check out the ‘Observation Deck.’ Food and drink options (as of 2022) were limited, it remains to be seen if this will be remedied in the future. However, there are options within a 5-10 minute walk from the station. Raleigh Union Station is located just west of downtown in the middle of the historic Boylan Wye, which is a junction point for CSX and Norfolk Southern railroads. N.C. State University is about two miles west northwest, while the capitol building is a mile northeast. Boylan Bridge is about a five minute walk away and provides remarkable views of the downtown skyline. Future plans are in the works to expand the rail station to accommodate more trains with plans to add two more tracks. There will also be a bus terminal built in the immediate area to serve GoTriangle, Raleigh’s local bus service. "