The railroad services the agricultural area to the west, as well as the industry of Metropolis and States to the north. A minimum of four freight trains and three Amtrak passenger trains pass through the city daily. The passenger trains are scheduled at 7:30 a.m., noon, and 5:00 p.m.; the freight trains generally run in the late evening and morning. Two-thirds of the freight loadings are from the West, carrying agricultural products to the population centers in the East and North. The railroad also handles significant traffic in petrochemicals and mixed merchandise. Central City is also a local freight consolidation and forwarding center.

The southern spur of the GA&P railroad runs between Tower Beach (Stramford County) and Pony (Green County) through southern Liberty County. The southern spur of GA&P services the ports in Tower Beach and Bayport in the southern part of Columbia. The line has a primary spur that serves the community of Tower Beach, Bayport, and its port. A minimum of four freight trains pass from Tower Beach through southern Liberty County. Freight trains generally run in the early morning and late evening. The railroad handles petroleum, containers, general cargo, and automobiles. The spur is connected to the main line north of Pony.

Central City Rapid Transit operates the Central City Bus Line and Central City Light Rail System. The Light Rail System is a street level/below grade system that carries some 18,000 passengers daily. The system, opened in 1999, operates 3 car units that transit at street level in the outlying areas of the suburbs and an average of 40 feet underground in the city. There are 16 below ground stations in Central City and 9 above ground stations in the suburbs and in other parts of Liberty County. Outlying communities are also served by this system. Communities of Apple Valley, Harvest Junction, Kingston, Jasper, Deep River, Fisherville, and Bayport are also on the light rail system. The rapid transit / light rail system operates daily from 5:00 a.m. through midnight.

There is a 3 mile long surface level people-mover system developed to assist downtown merchants and attract mixed use commercial development. This line operates on 16th Street, between “G” and “DD” Streets, known as the purple line.

LRA is a railroad that features vintage steam locomotives and period correct Victorian passenger coaches. The LRA operates from March through September. The railroad has two different routes: the park route and the beach route.

The park route makes a round trip from the LRA station in Central City through Apple Valley to the Van Deusen Park on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The train leaves Central City at 9:00 a.m. and returns at 4:00 p.m. A four hour stay in Van Deusen Park allows visitors to enjoy this major tourist attraction. Passengers board in Central City, Apple Valley, and Van Deusen Park.

The beach route runs along the Turtle River through Deep River and Fisherville to Bayport. This train runs Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The train leaves Central City at 9:00 a.m. and returns at 5:00 p.m. This eight hour round trip allows visitors to experience scenic Bayport and the beaches for four hours. Passengers board in Central City, Deep River, Fisherville, and Bayport.