US EditionAmtrak 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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Ticker fares and schedules were announced Tuesday for new twice-daily Amtrak intercity starting August 18 between Mobile and New Orleans with stops along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The new state-sponsored Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will offer convenient morning and evening departures from both cities. “We encourage customers to get their tickets now to experience this new, comfortable, [...]
Fare, schedule, and equipment plans detailed for Amtrak Mardi Gras
Nicole Bucich, Amtrak vice president, network development, speaks at an event in Pascagoula, Miss.,announcing details of the Amtrak Gulf Coast Service on July 1, 2025. Amtrak/Marc Magliari NEW ORLEANS — Press events held today from Mobile, Ala., to New Orleans have filled in more details on the launch of two daily round trips of Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service, beginning Aug. 18. The start date and other details were announced this morning [see “Amt…
Amtrak introduces new 'Mardi Gras Service' between New Orleans and Alabama
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Amtrak has a new service making for a more convenient trip for riders. Starting Aug.18, customers will now have an option to hop on the new Amtrak Mardi Gras Service. This is a new, twice-daily intercity train service traveling between Mobile, Alabama and New Orleans. Amtrak officials said the service will offer a "convenient" morning and evening departure from both cities. Amtrak President Roger Harris says guests can plan …
Amtrak introduces new ‘Mardi Gras Service’ between New Orleans, Alabama
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