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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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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.

This Scenic Coastal Amtrak Route Connecting New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, Is Finally Back, After 20 Years

Amtrak’s Mardi Gras service brings train travel back to the Gulf Coast, with stops in four Mississippi beach towns along the ...
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Amtrak returns to Mississippi Gulf Coast after nearly 20 years

After nearly 20 years, Amtrak returned to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The new twice-daily Amtrak intercity train service ...

Amtrak is officially back, connecting the Mississippi Gulf Coast to New Orleans and Mobile

Amtrak is back, connecting the Coast to New Orleans and Mobile.People have waited years for the return, and after nearly a 20 ...

Amtrak line opens between Mobile and New Orleans Monday amid growing steam for tracks in Tallahassee

A new route from Amtrak along the Gulf hit the tracks on Monday, amid a renewed push for passenger rail service in the capital city.
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Amtrak awards design build contracts for three rail yard modernization projects on Northeast Corridor

Amtrak has awarded design-build contracts and begun preconstruction activities for three rail yard modernization projects on ...

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 ...