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Mission
Leadership
History
Partners
Become A Partner
Champions
Member States
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
SRC Projects
Amtrak Mardi Gras Service
Birmingham to Mobile
Baton Rouge to New Orleans
I-20 Corridor
Gulf Coast Passenger Rail
FRA Station Grants
Economic Impact
Meetings
Monroe Convening
Meeting Schedule
Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Resources
News
Stay updated!
Rachel DiResto
October 24, 2025

Amtrak's Gulf Coast service shatters passenger projections. How many are taking the train?

Rachel DiResto
October 24, 2025

When Amtrak's Mardi Gras service launched this summer, every seat was booked. Nearly three months later, the demand shows no signs of slowing down, with tourists and commuters alike opting to travel the Gulf Coast by train instead of car.

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