Curious Louisiana: what's happening with the much-discussed Baton Rouge to New Orleans passenger rail service?

This week in Curious Louisiana, reader Tommy Thompson has his attention turned firmly to the rails.

"Regarding the new passenger rail service between Baton Rouge and New Orleans: have you heard any updates?" he writes. "Is it still a go? Will the locomotives be diesel or electric? Where will station(s) be located in New Orleans and Baton Rouge?"

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