Across the world, forgotten stations and abandoned airports sit quietly behind layers of dust, overgrowth, and fading memories. These once-thriving gateways welcomed travelers, fueled regional growth, and carried countless stories across borders.

Opening a restaurant in a train station was never part of the plan. Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer had separately spent years working in restaurants. Both women thought the service industry portion of their careers was over, they had found ...