Amtrak holds inaugural run of Mardi Gras line in South Mississippi

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service: 5 attractions within walking distance of New Orleans station

Beyond the French Quarter, train passengers can easily visit the National WWII Museum, Titanic exhibit, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, and sports venues from Union Passenger Terminal.

Amtrak holds inaugural run of Mardi Gras line in South Mississippi

Amtrak holds inaugural run of Mardi Gras line in South Mississippi BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) – Mardi Gras made a late comeback this year with celebrations in four cities across South Mississippi. Hues of green, purple and gold could be seen from Bay St. Louis to Pascagoula as Amtrak made its inaugural run of its Mardi Gras passenger rail service line. Amtrak’s locomotive pulled into The Bay just after nine o’clock Saturday morning — 15 minutes ahead …

Amtrak officially returns to the Coast August 18 with four stops in Mississippi

Dignitaries, including Mississippi U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, will take a ceremonial first ride on the new passenger rail service on Saturday.