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Amtrak’s Gulf Coast Carnival Rides On | Huntsville News
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras train is a roaring success—its first year smashed passenger targets with over 150,000 riders enjoying a Carnival-style ride between Mobile and New Orleans. But as the second year kicks in, practical gaps emerge: Mobile’s pop-up tent station lacks shelter, prompting city officials to push for a permanent upgrade. Meanwhile, New Orleans is getting a $2.5 million federal boost to modernize its aging station infrastructure. Travelers and local tourism groups are urging better facilities, seeing the platform as a key gateway to downtown. A special car was added last year for…
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