Loyola–Riverfront Streetcar Line

Loyola–Riverfront
Streetcar on the Riverfront section of the line
Overview
StatusDiscontinued
OwnerNew Orleans Regional Transit Authority
Line number49
LocaleNew Orleans, Louisiana
Termini
Stations19
Service
TypeHeritage streetcar
SystemStreetcars in New Orleans
Depot(s)A. Philip Randolph Operations Facility
Rolling stock2000 Series Perley Thomas replica streetcars
History
Opened2021 (2021)
ClosedMay 31, 2025 (2025-05-31)
Technical
Line length2.4 mi (3.9 km)
Number of tracks2
CharacterExclusive right-of-way (Riverfront Line), neutral ground (Canal Street), and inside traffic lanes (Loyola Avenue)
Track gauge5 ft 2+12 in (1,588 mm)
ElectrificationOverhead line, 600 V DC
Route map
French Market
 2 
Ursulines Street
Dumaine Street
Toulouse Street
Bienville Street
Canal Street
Harrah's Casino
 47  48 
Peters Street
Magazine/Decatur
Camp/Chartres
St. Charles/Royal
Carondelet/Bourbon
 12 
Baronne/Dauphine
Rampart  46 
Poydras Street
Hyatt Regency
Julia Street
Union Passenger Terminal (UPT)
 46 

The Loyola–Riverfront Streetcar Line was a historic streetcar line in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was operated by the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority. Utilizing trackage from the Rampart–Loyola Streetcar Line, Canal Streetcar Line, and Riverfront Streetcar Line, it ran for a total length of 2.4 miles (3.9 km). The line was officially designated Route 49 and was denoted with a light blue color on most RTA publications.