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Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Train Returns, Joyfully, 20 Years After Katrina

Driving may be faster, but the inaugural train trips between Mobile, Ala., and New Orleans this week drew travelers eager for ...
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Amtrak Gulf Coast route from New Orleans to Mobile kicks off in days. Here's what to know.

From the schedule and station locations to menu items and amenities, here's everything you should know about the Mardi Gras ...
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ALL ABOARD: Amtrak returns to Mobile after 20 years

A homecoming 20 years in the making, as city and state leaders gathered in downtown Mobile Saturday to welcome Amtrak’s ...

Better late than never: First Amtrak train pulls into Mobile after delay

The first train on Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service pulled into the Port City about a half-hour past its 11:18 a.m. arrival time ...
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This Amtrak Route Was Just Revived After a 20 Year Pause—and It Connects These 2 Iconic Southern Cities

As of Aug. 18, Amtrak's Mardi Gras Service is officially back in commission after 20 20-year pause. The line connects Mobile, Alabama, to New Orleans.

Amtrak's return to Mobile sparks rail service debate over expansion to Pensacola

In August of last year, the Mobile City Council unanimously voted in favor of the passenger rail project that kicks off on ...