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Mobile to New Orleans train service: What delayed Amtrak for two decades?

Freight companies, port authorities and local politics created a perfect storm of opposition that took years of negotiation ...
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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.
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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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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 ...

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 ...
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Amtrak’s New NextGen Acela Debuts August 28 — Here’s What’s New and How To Book With Points

A faster, sleeker, and more spacious way to travel the Northeast Corridor is finally here. Starting August 28, 2025, Amtrak’s NextGen Acela officially enters service, marking the most significant ...