All Aboard in Tallahassee!

Tracks could be on the Tallahassee horizon! A tour is currently being conducted, get it, by Amtrak and Southern Rail Commission (SRC) to explore possibilities of reintroducing intercity railway transportation. The area specifically under observation is between New Orleans to Jacksonville, FL.

Among the passengers of this voyage are “elected officials, industry representatives, community leaders and federal stakeholders” and it is all being hosted by Amtrak President and CEO Joe Boardman. Sorry folks, but this ride on the Inspection Train is by invitation only.

We are all hoping that the Gulf Coast railway will be reinvigorated like never before! Keep your eyes out Thursday, February 18th and Friday, February 19th as the train will be making brief 10-minute stops at each of its checkpoints.  

Here is an overview of the schedule if you are interested:

Feb. 18th: 

• Louisiana: New Orleans, 8:45 a.m.
• Mississippi: Bay St. Louis, 10:20 a.m.
• Gulfport, 11:00 a.m.
• Biloxi, 11:31 a.m.
• Pascagoula, 12:16 p.m. 
• Alabama: Mobile, 1:25 p.m.
• Atmore, 2:41 p.m.

Feb. 19:

• Pensacola, 8:00 a.m.
• Crestview, 9:20 a.m.
• Chipley, 11:00 a.m.
• Tallahassee, 2:47 p.m.
• Madison, 4:24 p.m.
• Lake City, 5:35 p.m.
• Jacksonville at 7:15 p.m.

“The Southern Rail Commission is committed to working with local and federal partners, and Amtrak to make this service a reality in the near future,” said SRC Chairman Greg White. 

All in favor of the AMTRAK in Tallahassee say "ALL ABOARD"! 

More information at: 

• www.SouthernRailCommission.org.
• http://urbantallahassee.com/index.php/news-2/business-2/item/3302-amtrak-and-inspection-train-to-stop-in-tallahassee-feb-19th