Amtrak has launched new Gulf Coast rail service just in time for football season, connecting New Orleans and Mobile with four stops in Mississippi. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service Returns for Football Season Travel
Photo by Frank Corder | Magnolia Tribune

The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service begins August 18 and runs twice daily. It links New Orleans to Mobile with stops in Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula. The timing aligns perfectly with the start of the football season.

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Mayor LaToya Cantrell praised the launch, noting it reflects 20 years of efforts to restore regional passenger rail. She emphasized the service’s economic and social benefits for New Orleans and its Gulf Coast neighbors.

Affordable travel with Amtrak for football season fans

Amtrak set fares from just $15 each way for adult coach seats. Discounts apply for children, seniors, students, and veterans. The westbound morning train leaves Mobile at 6:30 a.m. CT and reaches New Orleans by 10:30 a.m. CT.

The train terminal is within walking distance of Caesars Superdome, making it ideal for noon football kickoffs. Evening eastbound trains depart New Orleans at 5:31 p.m. CT and arrive in Mobile by 9:14 p.m. CT.

Flexible schedules support Amtrak riders this football season

Fans attending late afternoon or prime-time games may need overnight stays due to return schedule limits. However, the evening train from Mobile departs at 4:30 p.m. CT, arriving in New Orleans at 8:13 p.m. CT.

Morning eastbound service leaves New Orleans at 7:35 a.m. CT and gets to Mobile by 11:18 a.m. CT, offering a flexible option for day travel. These schedules support both sports fans and commuters along the Gulf Coast.

The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service restores an essential route lost after Hurricane Katrina. It strengthens Southern rail infrastructure and promotes sustainable travel as football season energizes regional movement.

Source: saintswire.usatoday.com

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