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Amtrak tacks on Baton Rouge connection to new Mardi Gras line
Announced last summer, the Mardi Gras service restores passenger trains to a part of the Gulf Coast, including the ...
Amtrak bus service connects Baton Rouge to New Orleans
Amtrak is teaming up with Flix North America to launch a new bus service connecting Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
City of Gulfport to hold block party, celebrating return of Amtrak rail service
The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service is one week away from starting, and cities with stops along the Gulf Coast are ready to ...
Amtrak’s long journey back to the Gulf Coast kicks off with community celebrations
A team of four train buffs with a big reach led the effort to bring back Amtrak service to New Orleans, the Mississippi Gulf ...
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Bay St. Louis artist commemorates Amtrak’s return with hundreds of handmade medallions
After months of waiting, Amtrak is set to make its inaugural journey on the Mardi Gras Route on Saturday, August 16th. In ...
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Amtrak, Greyhound team up to create Baton Rouge link to new gulf coast passenger train
The new gulf coast passenger train between New Orleans and Mobile now includes Baton Rouge – by bus. Amtrak and Greyhound ...
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One week until Amtrak service returns to the Gulf Coast
We are one week away from the return of Amtrak to the Gulf Coast. It’s been a long time coming in terms of passenger rail returning to South Mississippi. This twice daily service will run between New ...