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About
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
December 9, 2025

Amtrak: Mardi Gras route tops preliminary ridership estimates

Rachel DiResto
December 9, 2025

Amtrak's Mardi Gras service along the Gulf Coast has served over 46,000 riders since it launched Aug. 18, marking one of the most successful launches of new routes in the national intercity passenger railroad's history.

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Newer PostRiders love the new Mardi Gras train and give it highest rating of any Amtrak line
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