Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Y’all Aboard! The Mardi Gras Service is back on the Gulf Coast.
After 20 years, Amtrak passenger rail service has returned to the Gulf Coast—connecting New Orleans, Louisiana; Mobile, Alabama; and coastal Mississippi with twice-daily trains.

This recap video captures the excitement of the inaugural Mardi Gras Service celebration, held on August 16, 2025. See the crowds, hear the cheers, and experience the Mardi Gras spirit that welcomed trains back to the region.

The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service offers a scenic, comfortable ride between New Orleans and Mobile, with stops in Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula. Fares start at $15 each way—book your trip on the Amtrak app, at Amtrak.com, or by calling 800-USA-RAIL.

Plan your trip today and discover the joy of train travel along the Gulf Coast.

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