The Mardi Gras Service, relaunched by Amtrak on August 18, provides twice-daily train service between Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans, marking the first return since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The service features stops at various Mississippi towns and is designed for both business travelers and visitors on weekend getaways. Tickets start at $15, and amenities include reclining seats, free Wi-Fi, and a café offering local food. The train operates year-round, promoting tourism across Gulf Coast communities.
Amtrak's Mardi Gras Service relaunches for the first time since 2005, offering twice-daily departures between Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans, with stops at key Gulf Coast cities.
The service, covering 145 miles in just under four hours, offers tickets starting at $15 for adults, with discounts for children, students, and veterans.
Passengers enjoy wide reclining seats, free Wi-Fi, and a café car with locally sourced snacks and meals, making the journey comfortable and enjoyable.
The Mardi Gras Service operates year-round, named after the vibrant celebrations in New Orleans, and aims to boost tourism and strengthen local communities.
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