Tram/LRT

The New Orleans streetcars are the longest running light railways in the US (since 1832). New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is rebuilding the trolley on the city's historic Canal Street at an estimated cost of $157 million.  Construction is due to begin in mid 2001, with completion in 2004.. The line will run from the Mississippi river to the Cemeteries, with a spur along North Carrollton Street to the City Park entrance at Beauregard Circle. Meanwhile, there are two other streetcar lines in New Orleans - one on the Riverfront, which serves tourists and residents alike. Expansion plans for the 1.5 mile line are in place and look promising. There is also the equally famous 6.6 mile long St. Charles streetcar line (pictured above). All lines used old Melbourne stock.