Michigan Central Station reopens after historic six-year transformation spearheaded by Ford

For three decades, Michigan Central Station sat vacant in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood, falling into deep decay.

Then in 2018, Ford Motor Company purchased the station to begin transforming the iconic building and surrounding area into a campus for mobility and innovation.

After a six-year renovation spearheaded by Ford Motor Company, the station reopened to the public June 6, 2024.

One Detroit’s Will Glover and Chris Jordan toured the newly restored station to learn about its history and show how it has been transformed.

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