Amtrak service operates in New Orleans, but inspections by the Federal Railroad Administration revealed serious operational anomalies.

The entities involved

• Amtrak →

  American intercity passenger rail operator

  • Weather disruptions due to nor'easter affect Atlantic City and Amtrak services.Sun 00:06
  • Amtrak operates the Pacific Surfliner rail line connecting Orange County and San Diego.Sat 23:09
• New Orleans →

  largest city of the state of Louisiana, United States

  • Post-tropical cyclone Arthur is causing major flooding in coastal areas, including Mississippi and New Orleans.Mon 10:33
  • Tropical Storm Arthur is affecting Florida, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding.Mon 06:06
• Federal Railroad Administration →

  agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation

  • The Federal Railroad Administration awarded inaugural grants for the RCE Grant Program, requiring sustained funding from Congress.Fri 18:20

Related events

• Amtrak successfully ran passenger service between New Orleans and Mobile on August 1st.Aug 18
• Cheniere Energy operates LNG terminals in New Orleans and Corpus Christi, amidst geopolitical tensions.Jun 30
• The city of New Orleans operates within the administrative structure of Orleans Parish.Aug 4
• Due to capacity issues, the New Orleans terminal on the Lower Mississippi River cannot accommodate large vessels and is rerouting traffic to Houston.Aug 18
• The city of New Orleans compared service models and operational efficiency in a meeting held on August 19th.Aug 29