Mardi Gras Train's Success: High Ridership, Satisfaction

Amtraks Mardi Gras service, connecting Mobile and New Orleans, has seen remarkable success with over 46,000 passengers in its first 90 days, surpassing initial estimates. Ridership satisfaction is high, but commission members and local leaders seek detailed data for future planning. Morning departures are most popular, with Saturdays being the busiest. Average fares are $27 for coach and $86 for business class, with customer service scores at 95.8%. Permanent construction projects are planned, and theres a push to secure more train cars for the upcoming Carnival season. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.