Amtrak will return to the Gulf Coast next year, but details haven't been disclosed regarding November’s settlement in a case before the U.S. Surface Transportation Board. An Amtrak official disclosed Dec. 9 that a pending settlement will enable Amtrak to start in again in 2023 with service connecting New Orleans to Mobile route with four stops in Mississippi. “We have an agreement in place," said Marc Magliari, spokesman with Amtrak, who declined to disclose details. The unknowns are wrapped up in a confidentiality agreement that prohibit parties from disclosing much about the settlement. Among the unanswered questions include the exact start date, costs needed to restart service, ticket fares, investments and concessions various entities agreed upon. “Unfortunately, we all signed (those) agreement” not to spill the beans, said Knox Ross, chairman of the Southern Rail Commission. “This is a big deal (and) all parties are reasonably happy with the solution." (AL.com 12/09/22)
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