Gearing up for Amtrak return

Public and rail advocates are gearing up for the return of Amtrak passenger rail service between New Orleans and Mobile, Ala. But that service, suspended since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, may not be ready this year, according to officials. At a meeting of the Southern Rail Commission on March 10, officials said things are falling into place for the rail line that would run two-times daily between the two cities - with four stops in Mississippi. Approval is still pending for some $200M in federal grant funds - money needed to upgrade rail lines, crossings and stations on the route. Service could begin before then, though not before the grant money is, at least, approved, Commission Chair Knox Ross said. (NOLA.com 03/10/23) Officials update New Orleans to Mobile train service plans | Business News | nola.com