 Some restrictions apply. For complete details, please visit OptimaTaxRelief.com. There's growing opposition to renewed rail passenger service in the Deep South. Plans for returning Amtrak service to the Gulf Coast may be derailed by some city leaders in Mobile. City Councilman Josh Woods is among those who oppose using taxpayers' money to help fund the passenger train service from Mobile to New Orleans. There are pro-Amtrak comments that I've been hearing.