 The current Amtrak station was built to replace two older train stations, the Battle Creek Grand Trunk Station and the Michigan Central Railroad Depot (also known as the Penn Central Railway Station).The Michigan Central Railroad depot has been on the National Register of Historic Places since April 16, 1971, while the Grand Trunk Depot has been on the NRHP since 1980.The Grand Trunk Depot is now the headquarters for the local branch of Community Action and the Michigan Central Railroad Depot is now a restaurant called Clara's on the River.