Amtrak’s Mardi Gras service has been up and running for nearly three months -- taking passengers to and from New Orleans.

NOW. WE START WITH THIS BREAKING NEWS TONIGHT. FIRST RESPONDERS ARE ON THE SCENE OF A CRASH INVOLVING THE AMTRAK MARDI GRAS MARDI GRAS MARDI GRAS SERVICE TRAIN. THAT’S RIGHT. THIS HAPPENED IN PASS ...

Amtrak’s new Mardi Gras Service between New Orleans and Mobile is off to a strong start, with trains selling out for major events and prompting the addition of more seats to meet rising demand. Since ...

A second line processes the passengers aboard the inaugural Amtrak Mardi Gras Service on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans, La. The twice-daily service between New ...

Many across Louisiana have long complained about a lack of regionalization. Baton Rouge and New Orleans have long seemed like disparate cities, but new plans are in place to connect the two and foster ...

For weeks, passengers on Amtrak's new Mardi Gras line have asked officials when the train would add more seats for Saints fans traveling to New Orleans for home games. Starting this month, they'll get ...

Amtrak adds third car to Mardi Gras line, increasing capacity by 60 seats. Route sees 20,750 bookings since August launch, prompting expansion. Service aims to ease congestion and boost tourism along ...