Assad's forces cleared the rebels from Damascus in 2018. The train station, though badly wrecked, was opened again, briefly, as a symbol of triumph and revival. Syrian state media reported that ...

But as Detroit's fortunes changed, Michigan Central became a different symbol, of decline. After the last train left in 1988, the station sat abandoned and came close to being torn down ...

"Once the last train pulled out [in 1988]," said the billionaire, "it became the symbol that hope left. It’s time to remake the station into a place of possibility again." Michigan Central ...

The train station, though badly wrecked, was opened again, briefly, as a symbol of triumph and revival. Syrian state media reported that trains would take passengers to the annual Damascus ...

The train station, though badly wrecked, was opened again, briefly, as a symbol of triumph and revival. Syrian state media reported that trains would take passengers to the annual Damascus ...

The Qadam train station, which was damaged during the war between rebel forces and ousted President Bashar Assad's forces, is seen in Damascus, Syria, on Jan. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Omar Sanadiki ...

The Qadam train station, which was damaged during the war between rebel forces and ousted President Bashar Assad's forces, is seen in Damascus, Syria, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Omar Sanadiki) ...