Getting There By Rail
Amtrak is the country’s official passenger train company (tel: (800) 872 7245 or (215) 824 1600; website: www.amtrak.com). Trains run to Memphis Central Station, 545 South Main Street (tel: (901) 526 0052). The station was built in 1914 and recently received a US$24 million renovation, involving new cladding on the old faade, apartments to rent and banquet facilities. The station serves as a major passenger terminal.
Rail services: Amtrak’s services are limited, although the City of New Orleans train does connect Memphis with both Chicago (journey time – 10 hours 25 minutes) and New Orleans (journey time – 8 hours 45 minutes). Tickets cost US$121.50 (one way) and US$69.50 (one way) respectively.
Transport to the city: The area around the railway station is quite rundown and visitors arriving by train are advised to take a taxi to their destination.
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Getting There By Rail