[3] The Cincinnatian was the final train to serve Hamilton; it was discontinued on May 1, 1971, when Amtrak took over intercity passenger service.

After restoration, they hope to utilize the building as a transportation hub, museum, restaurant, or a farmers' market.

[citation needed] The city of Hamilton plans to restore the building for eventual development in the future.

[citation needed] In 2021, City officials called for Hamilton to be added as a stop for proposed Cincinnati–Chicago passenger trains.

[10] By 2022, the city was studying the feasibility of building a new stop for the Cardinal northwest of the old station on the CSX tracks in Symmes Park.