Here are four reasons to take a scenic train ride through southern USA
Updated On: 13 August, 2026 03:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
One of the best ways to experience this unique Southern trail is by hopping aboard the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service, a four-hour journey with stops that capture Southern beauty and charm like no other

Mardi Gras New Orleans. Photo Courtesy: Special Arrangement
The Southern states of United States of America like Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama converge into a scenic rail route combining six unique cities: New Orleans, Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Pascagoula, Biloxi, and Mobile, a journey with panoramic views, Southern towns, local history, diverse cultures, and beautiful shores.
One of the best ways to experience this unique Southern trail is by hopping aboard the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service, a four-hour journey with stops that capture Southern beauty and charm like no other. Moreover, with roomy business as well as coach class seats, refreshments in the Café Car and picturesque views of Gulf Coast landscapes, this journey makes for a memorable trip.




