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A twice-daily train between New Orleans and Mobile, AL set to start soon now has a name: the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service.
“Amtrak Mardi Gras Service is a natural choice for the name of the new trains that will reflect the region’s distinctive culture,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “Travel should be about more than just getting somewhere. Our goal is to have some of that festive Mardi Gras feeling on every trip, sharing the culture of the Gulf Coast region while connecting with the rest of the Amtrak network.”
Trains will run between the two cities with morning and evening departures and include stops along the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Bay Saint Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi and Pascagoula.
“Mobile and New Orleans have always shared a rich cultural heritage and renewing Amtrak service will strengthen our ties to the Crescent City and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.” said Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson.
“The return of intercity Amtrak service between New Orleans and Mobile is a monumental win for our region, "said New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell.
Amtrak's other routes operated out of Union Passenger Terminal are the daily City of New Orleans to and from Chicago and the three-day-a week Sunset Limited to and from Los Angeles.