The Intermodal Container Transfer Facility at the Port of Mobile is a key connection between ship and rail. With container rail shipping expected to grow, an expansion of the ICTF will prevent it from becoming a bottleneck. (Courtesy of the Alabama Port Authority)Courtesy of the Alabama Port Authority
The Alabama State Port Authority, once strongly opposed to bringing Amtrak service back to the Gulf Coast, is now willing to commit to $1 million over the next three years to support its service.
The authority’s board of directors, without debate Tuesday, voted unanimously to approve a $1 million expenditure to help offset the $3.048 million operations subsidy needed before the train service can begin with twice-daily trips between Mobile and New Orleans.
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