The City of New Orleans has received over $6.6 million to make improvements to the Union Passenger Terminal.

Funding for the project includes a $3.7 million federal grant, $2 million in matching funds from the city and the New Orleans Building Corporation and $943,000 in matching funds from Amtrak, a news release said.

The terminal at 1001 Loyola Ave. was built in 1954. Amtrak, Greyhound Lines, Megabus, Flixbus and the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority use the facility.

The project includes upgrades to the terminal platform, such as making ADA compliance modifications, level boarding for two Amtrak trains, and improving step height for a third train.

Nearly 200,000 passengers use the station on an annual basis, the release said. The rail platform canopy will be expanded, and lighting, air, electrical and water systems will be updated.

Work is scheduled to begin in 2020 and to end in 2022.