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Inaugural ‘Mardi Gras’ train brings out hundreds at stops along the Gulf Coast (with video) (updated)

Amtrak and the Southern Rail Commission on Saturday staged a preview of the long-anticipated Mardi Gras service set to begin ...
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This Amtrak Route Was Just Revived After a 20 Year Pause—and It Connects These 2 Iconic Southern Cities

For the first time since Hurricane Katrina disrupted service in 2005, an iconic passenger train service is returning to the ...

New Amtrak route returns to Mississippi after 20 years

Mardi Gras is back a bit early this year as Amtrak has brought back a service that has not been offered on Mississippi’s Gulf ...

‘An amazing journey’: Amtrak offers seniors a trip to remember

A group of about 60 seniors participated in the special day trip organized by Harrison County Senior Services.

Mobile mayor celebrates Amtrak's return, expects boost in tourism and local economy

Today -- amtrak 'greased up its rails,' with a test run of its mardi gras route.Its been nearly 20 years since the train made ...