The Revival of Rail Travel: A Lesson from Los Angeles' Union Station Los Angeles' Union Station is often referred to as "the last of America's great railway stations.
" Built at the end of an era when trains dominated long distance travel in the US, this grand station reflects the cultural heritage of California and serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone age.
The recent upgrades to Amtrak's Southwest Chief train route between Los Angeles and Flagstaff, Arizona, have revitalized Union Station.