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NOLA.com20h
Ready to take the train from New Orleans to Mobile? The new Amtrak line has a festive name.
When deciding names for its trains, Amtrak has a tendency to choose ones that are regionally-focused, as proven by the titles ...
Trains on MSN17h
Emergency repairs to halt Amtrak, Metrolink service through San Clemente, Calif., as of April 28
Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner and service on two Metrolink commuter lines will see disruptions starting this Monday, April 28, ...
Let the good times roll: Amtrak to offer Mardi Gras route between New Orleans, Mobile
Amtrak is planning a new route between Mobile, Ala., and New Orleans, La., twice daily called "Mardi Gras Service." ...
Milwaukee Magazine18h
Amtrak’s Borealis Is a Bright Spot for Rail Travel
Borealis’ outshone ‘Great River’ as the new Amtrak line’s moniker – apparently because Minnesota wanted to own the name.
The Points Guy on MSN22h
Amtrak announces new 'Mardi Gras Service' between New Orleans and Mobile
In addition to connecting New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, Amtrak hopes the new service will expand tourism in several Gulf ...
I spent 15 hours on an Amtrak train, and 7 surprises made it worth the $400 price tag
I traveled from Denver to Salt Lake City in a roomette on an Amtrak Superliner, a double-decker overnight train. I was ...
Rail closure disrupts Amtrak and Metrolink connections to San Diego County for six weeks
Passenger rail service through San Clemente halts for six weeks as crews tackle landslide and erosion threats.
Mobile’s tourism chief lays out possible fares for new Amtrak service
Amtrak has not yet published fares or schedules for a new Gulf Coast train service, but Mobile’s top tourism official said it ...
'Bullet Train Explosion' Sticks It to Amtrak
Netflix's new action movie—which was filmed on a real high-speed bullet train in Japan—has me seriously thinking about the ...