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Amtrak Mardi Gras increases daily capacity through Carnival season. Nearly 700 seats daily
Posted on 1/10/26 at 7:48 am
Posted on 1/10/26 at 7:48 am
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Posted on 1/10/26 at 7:50 am to AncientTiger
Are they getting govt subsidies or is it now a profitable travel line?
Posted on 1/10/26 at 7:53 am to W2NOMO
LA, Alabama & Mississippi contribute $1,000,000 per year for tourism.
The Gubment contributes $7,000,000 per year in operational subsidies. In addition to receiving $158,000,000 for infrastructure improvements to open.
All subsidies approved by the Biden administration in 2022.
The Gubment contributes $7,000,000 per year in operational subsidies. In addition to receiving $158,000,000 for infrastructure improvements to open.
All subsidies approved by the Biden administration in 2022.
This post was edited on 1/10/26 at 7:54 am
Posted on 1/10/26 at 7:54 am to AncientTiger
New Orleans people are going to get a chance to go to the real Mardi Gras.
Posted on 1/10/26 at 7:56 am to W2NOMO
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Are they getting govt subsidies
Yes, similar to I10 and every other road in the country.
Posted on 1/10/26 at 8:01 am to fightin tigers
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Yes, similar to I10 and every other road in the country.
Interstates provide much better value.
This is a boondoggle.
It’s lipstick on a pig.
Posted on 1/10/26 at 8:18 am to AncientTiger
Has anyone here taken it? Curious about the clientele.
Posted on 1/10/26 at 8:27 am to AncientTiger
quote:I read the other day the tunnel Elon dug under Vegas is handling 19,000 people a day paying $10 each.
Amtrak Mardi Gras increases daily capacity through Carnival season. Nearly 700 seats daily
But muh government train
Posted on 1/10/26 at 8:27 am to fightin tigers
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Yes, similar to I10 and every other road in the country.
You mean similar to USPS and CATS. A gov't organization that is run as a private business but no way it hell it will would ever generate enough revenue from operations to sustain itself!
If interstates followed a similar model charged tolls across the system. They would probably more than pay for themselves.
This post was edited on 1/10/26 at 8:31 am
Posted on 1/10/26 at 8:30 am to CAD703X
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I read the other day the tunnel Elon dug under Vegas is handling 19,000 people a day paying $10 each.
Once he connects the airport it will drastically change things. He is doing what they never did with the monorail. If he connects downtown, game over. Tin foil hat time, he is practicing for mars or the moon
Posted on 1/10/26 at 8:53 am to RougeDawg
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Has anyone here taken it? Curious about the clientele.
Sunday will be my 3rd trip. No issues, everyone is thrilled to have the service.
Parking is free in all Mississippi stops. Mobile is $15 daily.
Posted on 1/10/26 at 8:53 am to AncientTiger
This is great news! One should have plenty of open space around them the one time the wife makes them do this.
Posted on 1/10/26 at 8:56 am to buzwa
One should have plenty of open space around them the one time the wife makes them do this.
—huh?
—huh?
Posted on 1/10/26 at 8:56 am to buzwa
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This is great news! One should have plenty of open space around them the one time the wife makes them do this.
My previous 2 trips Amtrak Mardi Gras was sold out. The seats are larger than 1st Class airline seats.
Since operations started, avg daily capacity is running 92%.
Posted on 1/10/26 at 8:59 am to CAD703X
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I read the other day the tunnel Elon dug under Vegas is handling 19,000 people a day paying $10 each.
Damn Nazis and their underground tunnels improving commute times!
Posted on 1/10/26 at 8:59 am to CAD703X
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read the other day the tunnel Elon dug under Vegas is handling 19,000 people a day paying $10 each.
But muh government train
During conventions it is highly possible the peak numbers could be extrapolated to this ridership over a day.
The Vegas Loop is just a ride within the convention center. It is a pretty impressive proof of concept though.
Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:07 am to fightin tigers
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Yes, similar to I10 and every other road in the country.
Thats paid for with gas tax
Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:08 am to Cosmo
Maybe about half of it is. The gas tax doesn't go near as far as some people think
Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:17 am to AncientTiger
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Sunday will be my 3rd trip
What kind of fares have you gotten?
Thought it was supposed to be @ $15 between NO and Biloxi but haven't seen fares that low.
Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:21 am to Red Stick Tigress
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What kind of fares have you gotten?
My Sunday fare BSL to NOL is $19 each way. Cheaper than parking.
Dynamic Pricing is in place. So plan early, Tuesday- Thursday are typically the cheapest days.
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