Also, we are well aware of issues happening with the Empire Builder. Hopefully things will work out for our two trips.
I think you will be OK for 7/27(17).
7/27(15) departed ontime; Appears 7/27(16) has been annulled due to lack of equipment. The next expected arrival in CHI is 8/28(13) late this afternoon, more than 24 hours late. That equipment should turn as 7/27(17).
Also appears Amtrak may be "short turning" trainsets at White Fish and St. Paul:
"Amtrak spokesman Marc Magliari said passengers on the Empire Builder were being bused between Wolf Point and Minot, North Dakota, on Wednesday. However Empire Builder traffic between Whitefish and St. Paul, Minnesota, would be suspended on Thursday."
The damaged track should be returned to service later today; slow orders are likely due to the extent of the damage and repair required.
Ross
7(15) CHI departure:
Departed
On time
2:15 pm
Wed, Jul 15 2015
Scheduled Departure 2:15 pm
7(16) CHI departure status:
CHI
Status currently unavailable due to service disruption
Thu, Jul 16 2015
Scheduled Departure 2:15 pm
8(13) CHI arrival status:
Estimated Arrival
24 hours, 28 minutes late
4:23 pm
Thu, Jul 16 2015
Scheduled Arrival 7/15 3:55 pm
8(14) CHI arrival status:
Estimated Arrival
14 hours, 39 minutes late
6:34 am
Fri, Jul 17 2015
Scheduled Arrival 7/16 3:55 pm