Amtrak unveils name for new rail service from New Orleans to Mobile
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Amtrak has announced the name of its new rail service, which is set to bring passengers to and from New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama.
On Thursday, Amtrak officials announced that the service, also making stops in Coastal Mississippi, will be called Amtrak Mardi Gras Service.
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According to Amtrak, the rail service between New Orleans and Mobile will stop in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi; Gulfport, Mississippi; Biloxi, Mississippi; and Pascagoula, Mississippi.
'With the launch of the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service, we are not just restoring a transportation link; we are celebrating the vibrant culture and community spirit of the Gulf Coast,' said Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Joe Donahue in a news release.
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The news release states that daily morning and evening departures in both directions will be available when the service starts, which is expected to be during the summer.
Amtrak officials said the trains are set to include reclining seats and carry-on bag options. Additional accommodations for golf bags and pets are also set to be available.Amtrak unveils name for new rail service from New Orleans to Mobile
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