Amtrak Mardi Gras Service Tops 150,000 Riders as Gulf Coast Rail Travel Surges Beyond Forecasts
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service has completed its first year connecting New Orleans and Mobile with passenger demand dramatically exceeding expectations, reinforcing the Gulf Coast’s potential as a growing rail tourism corridor. More than 150,000 passenger journeys were recorded during the service’s first year following its August 18, 2025 launch. The performance came after nearly two […]