New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, rail station in New Orleans, Louisiana
The New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal is a large railway station in New Orleans that handles trains and buses. The building features four platforms, spacious waiting areas, and a century-long mural inside depicting scenes from Louisiana's history.
The terminal opened in 1954, consolidating different railway companies in one location after the city was previously served by several smaller stations. Following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the station played a critical role in evacuations and was later restored.
The terminal is easily accessible by car or bus and sits close to downtown. The building offers ticket counters, waiting areas, and food options, with clear signage guiding visitors to their trains and buses.
The mural inside was painted by Conrad Albrizio and carefully restored after Hurricane Katrina. In the 1970s the station was renovated to integrate bus services, combining rail and bus operations in one place.
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