It’s been previewed and promised for years and now, finally, Amtrak passenger trains are ready to roll across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, from New Orleans to Mobile. “This is it,” Know Ross ...

Amtrak passenger trains are still six months or so away, yet excitement is building for their return and the business the excursions could bring to South Mississippi. U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker ...

the chair of the Mississippi Southern Rail Commission, said work still needs to be finished on a passenger platform in Mobile before trains can start rolling. Ross said interest in Amtrak service ...

The grant will support the operating cost of Amtrak services returning to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The region has not had access to it since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Mississippi Lottery ...

According to a police release, the driver made a “wrong turn and got stuck on the train tracks at 29th B NW” at around 10.18 ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - More money is coming to help get Amtrak service started again in our area. Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker’s office has announced the federal railroad administration has ...

Hoping to soon restore rail service along the Gulf Coast from New Orleans and Mobile after 20 years, the Federal Railroad Administration last week granted $21.1 million for ...

Mississippi will offer a captivating lineup of events, significant anniversaries and attractions. The highlights include ...

"I came out here and took some pictures myself," he said. The tracks were clear by Saturday afternoon with Amtrak service running again after a temporary delay for trains between Seattle and ...

Editor’s note: This is the second in a four-part series looking ahead to 12 of the biggest stories of 2025 across South Mississippi. Crowds of people and even brass bands greeted the Amtrak Sunset ...