City and state officials warmed up to the project after the Federal Railroad Administration released a $178.4 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant to improve rail infrastructure along the Gulf Coast.| al
The "Mardi Gras Service" will run twice daily with stops in Pascagoula, Biloxi, Gulfport and Bay St. Louis, though exact schedules and fares are still pending.| al
The construction of a platform and a 3,000-foot rail line in downtown Mobile could take some time to complete, according to Amtrak official ahead of crucial votes before the Mobile City Council next week.| al
The incident occurred around 4:10 p.m. Thursday in Vance, according to Amtrak.| al
Southern Rail Commission anticipates June start for Mobile-New Orleans service, with details expected in April| al
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi, told AL.com Tuesday he is "hopeful" for the June restart. In January, he invited U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to Mississippi in June for the project's restart.| al