LOCAL NEWS Woman Dies After Being Struck by Amtrak Train in Irvington May 18, 2026 The BuzzReport IRVINGTON, Ala. (BuzzReport) — A tragic incident in Irvington has turned deadly after a woman was struck by an Amtrak train near the intersection of Irvington Bayou La Batre Highway…
LOCAL NEWS Pensacola Amtrak Rail Push Stalls As Mayor Reeves Points To Federal Hurdles( But Still Possible April 28, 2026 The BuzzReport Pensacola, FL (BuzzReport)- Mayor D.C. Reeves says efforts to extend passenger rail service into Pensacola remain active—but significant obstacles, particularly at the federal level, continue to slow progress. Speaking Tuesday…
LOCAL NEWS UPDATE: Amtrak Mardi Gras Service Set to Resume After Serious Crossing Collision in Mobile County April 26, 2026 The BuzzReport Grand Bay, AL (BuzzReport)- Service along the Gulf Coast is expected to return to normal Monday morning after a dramatic early-morning collision forced a temporary shutdown of Amtrak’s Mardi Gras…
COMMUNITY LOCAL NEWS Amtrak Mardi Gras Service Suspended After Crash Near Grand Bay April 26, 2026 The BuzzReport Mobile, AL (BuzzReport)- Rail service between Mobile and New Orleans has been temporarily halted following a crash involving a semi-truck early Sunday morning near Grand Bay, disrupting travel along the…
ECONOMY LOCAL NEWS All ABOARD: Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service Hits Major Milestone with 100,000th Passenger April 21, 2026 The BuzzReport MOBILE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — A major milestone for Gulf Coast transportation was reached today as Amtrak officially welcomed its 100,000th rider aboard the newly launched Mardi Gras Service, connecting Mobile…
ECONOMY NEWS REGIONAL Amtrak’s Gulf Coast “Mardi Gras” Line Sees Strong Growth as Officials Eye Expansion to Baton Rouge April 2, 2026 The BuzzReport NEW ORLEANS, LA (BuzzReport) — Amtrak officials appeared before the New Orleans City Council’s Transportation Committee on Thursday, offering new details on the rapid growth of passenger rail along the…
LOCAL NEWS Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Amtrak Train in Biloxi; Investigation Underway March 18, 2026 The BuzzReport Biloxi, MS (BuzzReport) — A fatal incident involving an Amtrak train claimed the life of a pedestrian Wednesday morning in Biloxi, according to the Biloxi Police Department. Authorities say the…
LOCAL NEWS Fatal Train Collision Claims Life at Gautier Crossing; Victim Identified November 7, 2025 The BuzzReport Gautier, MS – A Gautier resident died Thursday night after his vehicle collided with an Amtrak train at a railroad crossing on Ladnier Road. The fatal incident, confirmed by the…
LOCAL NEWS Gautier Resident Dies in Tragic Amtrak Train-Car Collision November 7, 2025 The BuzzReport GAUTIER, Miss. (BuzzReport) – A tragic incident Thursday night claimed the life of one individual following a devastating collision between a train and a passenger vehicle. The Gautier Police Department…
ECONOMY LOCAL NEWS Mobile’s Mardi Gras Train Service Steams Ahead, Exceeding Early Expectations August 31, 2025 The BuzzReport Amtrak Mardi Gras Service sees thriving rebirth on the Gulf Coast. #Amtrak #FYI #GulfCoast #NewOrleans #Mobile #Alabama
LOCAL NEWS Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service Chugs into Action: Mobile & Gulf Coast Drivers Urged to Heed Rail Crossing Safety August 19, 2025 The BuzzReport Mobile, AL (BuzzReport) – The excitement is palpable as Amtrak officially launches its highly anticipated daily Mardi Gras Service, connecting downtown Mobile to the vibrant heart of New Orleans. With…
LOCAL NEWS Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service Launches on Monday: A New Era for Gulf Coast Travel August 17, 2025 The BuzzReport Mobile, AL (BuzzReport) – In a historic celebration on Saturday, the Mobile City Council marked the inaugural run of Amtrak’s long-awaited Mardi Gras Service, restoring passenger rail between Mobile and…
LOCAL NEWS Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service Set to Launch in Mobile on Monday August 14, 2025 The BuzzReport Mobile, AL (BuzzReport) – Get ready, Gulf Coast! Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service is rolling into Mobile, Alabama, bringing with it a new era of rail travel between the Port City…
ECONOMY LOCAL NEWS TRAVEL Amtrak’s ‘Mardi Gras Service’ Unveils New Era for Gulf Coast Connectivity July 4, 2025 The BuzzReport MOBILE, AL (BuzzReport) – The long-anticipated return of Amtrak rail service to the Gulf Coast is set to become a reality on August 18th, ushering in a new era of…
ECONOMY LOCAL NEWS GULF COAST RAIL REVIVAL GAINS MOMENTUM: INAUGURAL AMTRAK TRAIN TO NEW ORLEANS SELLS OUT July 2, 2025 The BuzzReport Mobile, AL (BuzzReport) – In a promising sign for the long-awaited return of passenger rail service to the Gulf Coast, the inaugural Amtrak train from Mobile to New Orleans on…
LOCAL NEWS Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service to Connect Mobile, New Orleans, and Mississippi Gulf Coast Starts in August July 1, 2025 The BuzzReport Mobile, AL (BuzzReport)- Starting August 18, Amtrak’s new Mardi Gras Service will offer twice-daily train service between Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans, with stops along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Tickets…
NEWS Amtrak Announces Grand Relaunch of Mardi Gras Service: Twice-Daily Connections Between New Orleans and Mobile June 30, 2025 The BuzzReport Mobile, AL (BuzzReport) – The Gulf Coast is set for a revitalized era of passenger rail travel as Amtrak today announced the official start date, comprehensive schedules, and competitive fares…
