Editorial: Long-sought goal of intercity train travel is close to reality
If there is a natural passenger rail corridor anywhere in the United States, it is in the river parishes from Baton Rouge to New Orleans. After sev...
If there is a natural passenger rail corridor anywhere in the United States, it is in the river parishes from Baton Rouge to New Orleans. After several false starts over the past few years, the resumption of intercity rail service appears to be moving forward. Both cities, and particularly the cities and parishes between, will benefit from expanded transportation options. At one time, rail was the main way to travel in this country and in Louisiana. The last rail connection in southeastern Louisiana was the Southern Belle, which ceased running in 1969.