Newport Train Station Study

The Delaware Department of Transportation and the Delaware Transit Corporation is exploring the potential of adding a new train station in Newport, DE!

The purpose of this project is to:

Determine the ridership potential that could be realized from a new passenger rail station in Newport.
Develop preliminary planning and infrastructure that would be required to reintroduce passenger rail service to Newport, including a new station, track and power upgrades, coordination of passenger and freight operations.
Identify multimodal connection enhancements for residents and commuters to access station.
Ensure compliance with federal standards.

Please take the survey below!

The purpose of this survey is to better understand how a potential new train station in Newport could serve the community. Your feedback will help identify the types of trips people would make by train, and ensure that future transportation investments reflect the needs of residents, workers, and visitors.

The survey should only take a few minutes, and your input is invaluable in shaping the future of transportation in Newport. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

Do you live, work, or go to school in Newport? (select all that apply)

Yes, I work here

39%

Yes, I live here

37%

26%

Yes, I go to school here

Closed to responses | 122 Responses

Are you aware of SEPTA's existing Train service through Delaware and to Southern PA with stops in Newark, Wilmington, and Philadelphia?

Yes

85%

15%

Closed to responses | 143 Responses

If a train station were available in Newport, how likely would you be to use it for your trips?

Very likely

54%

Somewhat likely

30%

Not likely

17%

Closed to responses | 138 Responses

What would encourage you to ride the train to or from Newport? (Select up to three)

Frequent service/ Convenient schedule

61%

Reliable travel time

48%

Avoiding traffic

39%

Affordable fares

38%

Easy connections to buses

28%

Convenient parking at station

23%

Comfortable bicycle and pedestrian connections

10%

Nothing, I will never ride the train to or from Newport

10%

Other

Closed to responses | 119 Responses

How often do you currently ride DART buses?

I do not ride DART buses

48%

Rarely

21%

Daily

17%

A few times a week

Monthly

Weekly

Closed to responses | 132 Responses

Please share your ZIP code or neighborhood, we want to make sure we hear from as many communities as we can:

Closed to responses

Do you have any other comments about transportation in Newport or thoughts about a potential train station in Newport?

Closed for Comments

* Would you like to subscribe to email updates regarding the Newport Train Station Project? Please include your email.

Project Contact Information

newporttrainstation@publicinput.com

Phone: 855-925-2801

Project Code: 11914

Outreach Schedule

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Public Workshop #1

Date: October 20, 2025 [4:00 - 6:00 PM]

Location: Minquas Fire Company - 21 North James Street, Newport, DE 19804

Workshop Purpose: Introduce public to the project and gather input on potential station uses, ridership, and multimodal access options.

planned

Public Workshop #2

Date: Febrary 2026

Location: TBD

Workshop Purpose: Review ridership analysis results and master plan alternatives.

planned

Public Workshop #3

Date: Summer 2026

Location: TBD

Workshop Purpose: Review final preferred alternative for Newport Train Station.

Documents

Existing Transportation Newtork Map.pdf Newport Train Station Meeting Boards.pdf Newport Train Station-Environmental Data.pdf Potential Connections to Station Map.pdf schedule.png SEPTA and DART Routes.pdf

OCT 20

Newport Train Station Public Workshop #1

Mon, Oct 20 2025 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Minquas Fire Co, 21 N James St, Newport, DE 19804, USA Map

Workshop open 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

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Newport Train Station Study

Newport Train Station Study

Do you live, work, or go to school in Newport? (select all that apply)

Are you aware of SEPTA's existing Train service through Delaware and to Southern PA with stops in Newark, Wilmington, and Philadelphia?

How often do you currently ride the train?

What is your primary purpose of using the train?

What challenges do you face when taking the train?

If a train station were available in Newport, how likely would you be to use it for your trips?

What types of trips would you consider using the train instead of your current mode? (Select all that apply)

How would you get to the Newport Train Station?

What would encourage you to ride the train to or from Newport? (Select up to three)

How often do you currently ride DART buses?

What is your primary purpose of taking the bus?

What challenges do you face when taking the bus?

Please share your ZIP code or neighborhood, we want to make sure we hear from as many communities as we can:

Do you have any other comments about transportation in Newport or thoughts about a potential train station in Newport?

* Would you like to subscribe to email updates regarding the Newport Train Station Project? Please include your email.

Public Workshop #1

Public Workshop #2

Public Workshop #3

Documents

Newport Train Station Public Workshop #1

Newport Train Station Study

Newport Train Station Study

Question title

Do you live, work, or go to school in Newport? (select all that apply)

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Are you aware of SEPTA's existing Train service through Delaware and to Southern PA with stops in Newark, Wilmington, and Philadelphia?

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How often do you currently ride the train?

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What is your primary purpose of using the train?

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What challenges do you face when taking the train?

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If a train station were available in Newport, how likely would you be to use it for your trips?

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What types of trips would you consider using the train instead of your current mode? (Select all that apply)

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How would you get to the Newport Train Station?

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What would encourage you to ride the train to or from Newport? (Select up to three)

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How often do you currently ride DART buses?

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What is your primary purpose of taking the bus?

Question title

What challenges do you face when taking the bus?

Question title

Please share your ZIP code or neighborhood, we want to make sure we hear from as many communities as we can:

Question title

Do you have any other comments about transportation in Newport or thoughts about a potential train station in Newport?

Question title

* Would you like to subscribe to email updates regarding the Newport Train Station Project? Please include your email.

Public Workshop #1

Public Workshop #2

Public Workshop #3

Documents

Newport Train Station Public Workshop #1 Newport Train Station Public Workshop #1

Newport Train Station Public Workshop #1