The U.S. isn't known for its trains. In a country where the car is definitely king, the rail network is often overlooked or forgotten, seen as something old-fashioned and out of date. Most people ...

Dozens of birds fly over the still bayou as the train rushes past, leaving nothing but blue skies over the marshland. In no time this serene scene is replaced by bustling cityscape as I arrive in New ...

The additional coach car will run continuously for 45 days through February 23, expanding the popular Mobile-New Orleans route that has already served 46,000 passengers since August.

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - It’s an early start -- nothing new for FOX 10’s Lee Peck -- walking to the downtown train depot -- he’s taking Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Rail Service to New Orleans. Amtrak returned to ...

When Amtrak's Mardi Gras service launched this summer, every seat was booked. Nearly three months later, the demand shows no signs of slowing down, with tourists and commuters alike opting to travel ...

The expansion reflects the revived route’s sustained demand across the Gulf Coast since launching last summer.