Amtrak is relaunching its service between Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans starting August 18, after a 20-year suspension following Hurricane Katrina. The new route, named the Mardi Gras Service, will include two daily trains and stops in four coastal Mississippi towns: Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula. Tickets for the nearly four-hour journey start at $15 one way. The service aims to attract not only travelers to the two endpoints but also those interested in exploring the charming destinations along the route.
Amtrak is resuming service between Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans via the Gulf Coast after a 20-year hiatus, starting August 18. Tickets begin at $15.
Passenger rail operations in the region were suspended since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The new service includes stops in four coastal towns in Mississippi.
Each town along the route, including Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula, offers attractions like beaches, fresh seafood, historic hotels, and museums.
Judy Young, CEO of Coastal Mississippi, emphasized that the stops provide unforgettable attractions and experiences, making it a perfect ride for a coastal adventure.
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