Trains Are Back at St. Louis Union Station
June 2, 2016
The glamorous era of train travel is returning to St. Louis Union Station with excursions on historic rail cars now available around the metro area. Beautifully restored rail cars will leave the National Historic Landmark train station for corporate outings and pre-planned rolling or stationary events under the train shed, including receptions, smaller meetings and parties. The new excursions are ideal for corporate and incentive groups, boards of directors meetings and unique VIP experiences.
Nine rail cars are available for the private, three-hour excursions around the St. Louis metro area’s rails. Non-moving events can be held on the cars located on the tracks in the train shed at Union Station. The cars range in capacity from 12 passengers up to 40 passengers.
The beautiful Southern Hospitality seats 40 or can be configured for a reception of up to 60 people. The Silver Chalet seats 34 passengers or can host a reception for 50. Silver Express seats 12 people or accommodates a reception for 50. And Silver Shore seats 12 or offers a reception space for 30 people. The Silver Lodge also can be added to an excursion as a sleeper car with 16 beds. Each car has audio-visual capabilities and creative food and beverage options are available to enhance the onboard events.
Beyond the train excursions, Union Station owner Lodging Hospitality Management (LHM) has announced major changes and enhancements designed to transform the National Historic Landmark train station by adding new attractions, train-themed guest rooms and food outlets, an outdoor plaza and much more
The project will transform the property’s existing indoor and outdoor retail and entertainment spaces, positioning Union Station as one of the region’s premiere gathering and entertainment destinations. The site will feature a 200-foot-tall observation wheel, a new food-train park under the facility’s massive train shed, added green spaces, light shows and a fountain and fire show at the lake as a focal point of the new outdoor experience.