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If you’ve been wondering when you can hop on an Amtrak train from Mobile to New Orleans, you’re not alone.
It’s been nearly 50 days since the Mobile City Council enthusiastically approved funding for the long-awaited Amtrak Gulf Coast project.
But so far, there’s still no clear date for when the trains will be rolling through Mobile.
Hopes were high that service might start in time for the Super Bowl in New Orleans or Mardi Gras, but right now, those dates are looking a bit elusive.
Amtrak points to CSX, the freight operator, for updates on construction progress.
CSX says they’re working on agreements and permits, and city officials are awaiting paperwork from Amtrak to move forward.
So, for now, we’re all in the waiting room.
A Peek Behind the Curtain
Behind the scenes, things are happening, but maybe not as fast as some would like.
City Council members are eager for answers, wondering when actual construction will begin and how long it will take.