Trains
New Orleans is one of the best cities around the world that you might want to check out. This is a good place for you to start your vacation and since you may want to go around the city, you can take a train from the Amtrak train station. This offers several routes all around New Orleans and you will simply adore the services they offer.
Currently, there are three trains that provide assistance to the passengers who wish to enhance their New Orleans, LA travel experience. They are the City of New Orleans, Crescent and the Sunset Limited.
The first of the three trains, which is the City of New Orleans originates in Chicago. There are train stops that you can find in Memphis, Tennessee and Carbondale Illinois as well as the other small towns that are found along the way.
City of New Orleans Train at Wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_New_Orleans
Amtrak Train Station Details at the New Orleans Website
http://www.neworleansonline.com/tools/transportation/gettinghere/trains.html
On the other hand, Crescent begins in New York City, right at the Penn Station. You can find stops at several cities such as Washington, DC, Atlanta, Georgia and the other towns along the path of the train's routes. The Sunset Limited comes from the city of Orlando or in Los Angeles with several stops along the way.
Amtrak train station makes sure that your ride is safe and not boring. Thus, there are services that you can take advantage of while you wait for the train or your loved ones to arrive. There are restrooms all over the place as well as a lounge, payphone and ATM for your convenience. Surely, your New Orleans, Louisiana travel is an unforgettable one as you relax and enjoy the comfort provided by the train station and the trains it handles.
Amtrak Official Website
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Station/Station_Page&code=NOL
Amtrak at Wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amtrak
Have fun out there!
