Fulton station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fulton, KY
The Fulton station in January 2017. The trailer that serves as the depot is visible on the left.
Location	21 Newton Road Fulton, Kentucky United States
Coordinates	36°31′25″N 88°53′14″W / 36.52361°N 88.88722°W / 36.52361; -88.88722
Line(s)	CN Illinois Central
Platforms	1 short side platform
Tracks	2
Connections	Fulton County Transit Authority
Construction
Structure type	Building with waiting room
Parking	12 long and 5 short term
Other information
Status	Flag stop; unstaffed
Station code	Amtrak: FTN
Traffic
Passengers (FY2019)	3,357 (Amtrak)
Services
Preceding station Amtrak Following station Newbern toward New Orleans City of New Orleans Carbondale toward Chicago
Former services Preceding station Illinois Central Railroad Following station Pierce toward New Orleans Main Line Crutchfield toward Chicago Terminus Fulton – Edgewood Dukes toward Edgewood Gibbs toward Memphis Memphis – Louisville Water Valley toward Louisville McConnell toward Grenada Grenada – Fulton Terminus

Fulton station is an Amtrak train station in Fulton, Kentucky. It is located near the Purchase Parkway and Highway 51. This station is a stop for the City of New Orleans train route.

How Fulton Station Works

What is a Flag Stop?

Fulton station is a special kind of stop called a "flag stop." This means the train only stops here if passengers have tickets to get on or off at Fulton. If no one has a ticket for Fulton, the train will just pass by without stopping.

Is There Staff at the Station?

This station does not have any staff working there. There is no ticket agent or anyone to help you with your bags. It is an "unstaffed" station, meaning you need to be prepared to handle things yourself.

Getting Around Fulton

The Fulton County Transit Authority offers a special bus service. This service can pick you up from the station and take you to nearby areas. You usually need to call ahead to arrange this ride.

History of the Tracks

The train tracks used at Fulton station have a long history. They were once part of the Illinois Central Railroad system. Today, these tracks are owned by the Canadian National Railway.

Old Station Building

The original station building at Fulton was taken down in 1979. This was done by the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad. Now, a small trailer serves as the waiting area for passengers.