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==Metro and light rail systems== | ==Metro and light rail systems== | ||
===Memphis=== | ===Memphis=== | ||
[https://www.matatransit.com/ MATA Transit] operates public transport in the Memphis area, including a small ''Trolley'' (on-street light rail) system. There are three lines. The 2.5 mi (4.0 km) Main Street line from Central Station to Hudson Transit Center, the 4.5 mi (7.2 km) Riverfront Loop and the 2.5 mi (4.0 km) Madison Avenue Line from Third Street to Cleveland Station. All are standard gauge with 600V DV overhead electrification. | [https://www.matatransit.com/ MATA Transit] operates public transport in the Memphis area, including a small ''Trolley'' (on-street light rail) system. There are three lines. The 2.5 mi (4.0 km) Main Street line from Central Station to Hudson Transit Center, the 4.5 mi (7.2 km) Riverfront Loop and the 2.5 mi (4.0 km) Madison Avenue Line from Third Street to Cleveland Station. All are standard gauge with 600V DV overhead electrification. <br /> '''As at September 2025 the entire system is closed with the Main Street line replaced by a bus service described as the Trolley Bus.''' <br /> | ||
See also [https://www.urbanrail.net/am/memphis/memphis.htm UrbanRail]. | |||
==Recent and Future Changes== | ==Recent and Future Changes== | ||
===Recent Changes=== | ===Recent Changes=== | ||
None | |||
=== Future Changes=== | === Future Changes=== | ||
None | |||
==Obscure or Sparse Passenger Services== | ==Obscure or Sparse Passenger Services== | ||
Revision as of 20:30, 28 September 2025
State Details
See Wikipedia; also see United States for information relating to the country as a whole, and the national operator Amtrak.
Maps
Tennessee is covered by the SPV "North America Railroad Atlas" volume Appalachia and Piedmont.
Rail Operators
The only Amtrak service in Tennessee is a long-distance train: the City of New Orleans (Chicago - New Orleans).
WeGo Star
WeGo Transit operates public transport services in the Nashville area, including the Nashville - Lebanon rail service, branded as WeGo Star (formerly Music City Star).
- Infrastructure: see national details.
- Map and timetable: available on the WeGo Star page
Note: much of the WeGo Star route is also used by excursion trains from Tennessee Central Railway Museum.
Tourist Lines
See Wikipedia
Metro and light rail systems
Memphis
MATA Transit operates public transport in the Memphis area, including a small Trolley (on-street light rail) system. There are three lines. The 2.5 mi (4.0 km) Main Street line from Central Station to Hudson Transit Center, the 4.5 mi (7.2 km) Riverfront Loop and the 2.5 mi (4.0 km) Madison Avenue Line from Third Street to Cleveland Station. All are standard gauge with 600V DV overhead electrification.
As at September 2025 the entire system is closed with the Main Street line replaced by a bus service described as the Trolley Bus.
See also UrbanRail.
Recent and Future Changes
Recent Changes
None
Future Changes
None
Obscure or Sparse Passenger Services
See USA - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services - Tennessee.
