Monday, July 12, 2021

Amtrak seeks expedited decision

With less than six months to a proposed restart of passenger train service between South Mississippi and New Orleans - on or about Jan. 1 - Amtrak has asked the Surface Transportation Board to expedite its application. Amtrak’s motion indicated that the restoration of passenger train service – from New Orleans to Mobile, Ala. - would alleviate congestion on the highways and offer a more energy-efficient way to travel. (Source: NOLA.com 07/12/21)  The Surface Transportation Board is an independent federal agency charged with the economic regulation of various modes of surface transportation, primarily freight rail. Will train service between New Orleans and Mobile start Jan. 1? Amtrak asks feds to hurry | Business News | nola.com

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