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Amtrak Introduces New ‘Mardi Gras Service’ Between New Orleans, Alabama

  • On Tuesday, Amtrak announced it will start the Mardi Gras Service connecting New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, beginning August 18, 2025.
  • Service returns after nearly 20 years of cessation due to declining ridership and damaged infrastructure requiring $178 million in federal grants and state funding.
  • The route includes five Mississippi stops—Pascagoula, Biloxi, Gulfport, Bay St. Louis—and offers twice-daily trips with fares starting at $15 one way.
  • Southern Rail Commission Chairman Knox Ross said, "Profitability isn't a concern for the service" and emphasized focusing on building a successful, participatory route.
  • The new service aims to boost regional economies and tourism by connecting the two historic Mardi Gras cities, with tickets now available though not yet listed online.
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Alabama Live broke the news in Alabama, United States on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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