Mobile city leaders to consider funding Amtrak’s return

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — There are still two more contracts that must be approved before passenger rail service is restored on the Gulf Coast. The Mobile City Council must approve a land use agreement for the temporary platform by Cooper Riverside Park, and council members must approve an operational agreement.

"The operating agreement actually has the financial component to it. And it's $3,048,000 for a three year period," said Mayor Sandy Stimpson.