Comments on: Amtrak Service Returning Next Year To The Gulf Coast. But Not To Pensacola Or Atmore.

By: Ormon Keathley

Ormon Keathley — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 19:55:16 +0000

Amtrak never consulted Jacksonville, or Orlando or asked residents. But Yes, it would be a great adventure, again.

By: Wanabe Passenger

Wanabe Passenger — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 21:32:29 +0000

With so many moving to Florida including myself and outrageous gas prices a coast to coast train makes sense. If they would provide reasonable alternatives people might be more willing to drive less.

By: Bell

Bell — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 02:23:37 +0000

There’s no need? How does everyone feel after gas flirted with $5 a gallon Summer ‘22? Bring Back the Trains.

By: Matthew Conner

Matthew Conner — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 19:10:50 +0000

If Amtrak wants to come back to the Florida panhandle they would have to rebuild the Jacksonville & Southwestern line from Mattox to Grand Junction for passenger only since CSX removed the Baldwin diamond and install PTC signals along the FGA from Pensacola to Baldwin. They would have a new wye at Grand Junction so the train can turn around like it did at Honeymoon Wye. It seems like Florida has been funding the restoration of passenger service thru the Florida Panhandle. It’s a shame CSX didn’t install PTC signals along the line before Amtrak ran a test train from New Orleans to Jacksonville. The City of New Orleans should be extended to Orlando and the Sunset Limited should be a daily service between Los Angeles and Washington DC.

By: Matthew Conner

Matthew Conner — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:41:51 +0000

If Amtrak wants to come back to the Florida panhandle they would have to rebuilt the Mattox to Grand Junction for passenger only since the Baldwin diamond was removed and install PTC signals along the FG&A line. It seems like Florida has been funding the service thru the Florida panhandle. It’s a shame CSX didn’t install PTC signals on the line from Baldwin to Pensacola before they ran an Amtrak test train.

By: Matthew Conner

Matthew Conner — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:24:06 +0000

CSX recently removed the diamond at Baldwin.

By: Pat

Pat — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:50:50 +0000

I live in Tallahassee. I know lots of folks who travel to Biloxi and New Orleans regularly. It doesn’t seem right there’s no train from Jacksonville straight through to Los Angeles. If Florida is getting some bucks from the new infrastructure bill, it seems like a good time to restore AMTRAK across North Florida. People on the Atlantic Coast of Florida probably would enjoy train trips to New Orleans and San Antonio. One change of trains in Jax might make the trips more appealing.

By: Gordon Nusz

Gordon Nusz — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 02:46:54 +0000

We live in the Dallas, TX area. I no longer feel comfortable driving to Florida and my wife doesn’t like to fly. We would love to take the train but can’t since the route was dropped after the hurricane. We are greatly disappointed that the renewed service will only go to Mobile. We would like to go to Jacksonville then transfer to a train going to Daytona Beach, only 15 miles from my brother’s family.
Our new president is making new money available for transportation costs. Perhaps it’s a good time to start planning to finish the route! I grew up in Michigan and took the Grand Trunk from Lapeer to Chicago, then the Illinois Central to LeMars, Iowa for my final 3 years od college.
I looked forward to every trip!

By: Dawn

Dawn — Sat, 20 Nov 2021 04:21:03 +0000

Please, please consider coming to Pensacola now that there is new federal money for transportation. Pensacola is a very up and coming city and you will not regret. Please consider. Thank you.

By: alex

alex — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 14:41:54 +0000

While I was so glad to hear that train service will run again from New Orleans to Mobile, I am very sad to learn that as of now, there won’t be service to Florida that connects to a northern route. It’s high time that Americans become interested in and use public transport. However, high speed trains have got to become a standard, affordable, and appealing option or only people rich in time and money will regularly use them. I have flown quite a bit in the US and internationally, and if I never see another airport, I will be thrilled. I also am not a fan of long distance travel via automobile because of all the inconsiderate and foolish driving practices one encounters on the road. On the other hand, I find I can get a lot of reading and work done while enjoying the beautiful scenery that is ours for the taking on the train.