[3] The previous station was abandoned because the construction of the Pinnacle Bank Arena required the re-routing of railway lines away from it.

Designed by Sinclair Hille Architects, the building is composed of brick pavilions linked by a central waiting room.

A large, curved skylight in the waiting room is meant to evoke the great vaulted spaces of many historic stations.

Across from the ticket office is a large photo mural depicting steam and streamlined locomotives against an antique map of Nebraska.

A tall, lighted pylon with “Lincoln” spelled vertically down its front serves as a beacon for approaching travelers.