It formerly served Amtrak's Sunset Limited line. It has been closed since 2005, after Amtrak stopped service of the Sunset Limited east of New Orleans due to the effects of Hurricane Katrina.
The train formerly handled Amtrak's Sunset Limited line. However, it ceased operations in 2005, after Amtrak discontinued its Sunset Limited service east of New Orleans as a result of Hurricane Katrina's devastating effects.