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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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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 ...
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All Aboard Amtrak’s Newest Southern Route!

Amtrak's new "Mardi Gras Service" route just launched across the Gulf Coast, selling out seats and creating buzz. Here's what ...

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 ...

Mobile mayor celebrates Amtrak's return, expects boost in tourism and local economy

Today -- amtrak 'greased up its rails,' with a test run of its mardi gras route.Its been nearly 20 years since the train made ...
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Amtrak's new Acela train debuts in time for Labor Day

Amtrak’s long-awaited new Acela trains are debuting this month, just in time for Labor Day. The NextGen Acela trains will ...