The SRC engages and informs public and private rail interests to support and influence Southeast rail initiatives.

AMtrak official: gulf coast service starting in 2022

Amtrak passenger service along the Gulf Coast is on target to return in 2022 and could come in the early part of next year, an official with the railroad company confirmed. Amtrak reached out to CSX and Norfolk Southern in January to inform them “that we intend to begin service in 2022” that will connect New Orleans to Mobile with four stops in Mississippi – Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula.

Could Baton Rouge-New Orleans passenger rail finally happen? Here are Biden, Amtrak plans

Prospects for a passenger rail line connecting Baton Rouge and New Orleans got a boost this week after the Biden administration proposed $80 billion for passenger rail in its massive infrastructure program and Amtrak released plans to add 30 new routes that include the long-discussed service.