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[KevinKorell]

WTEN-TV, ABC-10 in Albany, NY, 3/6/18:

 

Amtrak announces changes to Northeast Corridor schedule prior to winter storm

 

Amtrak announced a modified Northeast Corridor schedule in advance of Wednesday’s winter storm.

 

 

Here we go.....

[KevinKorell]

Amtrak Continues Modified Train Schedule on Thursday Winter Storm Still Impacting the Northeast

March 7, 2018
4:30 p.m. ET
 
Due to the ongoing winter storm, Amtrak Northeast Regional and Acela Express services will continue to operate on a modified schedule on the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C., and Boston and adjacent surrounding areas on Thursday, March 8. 
 
Amtrak Keystone Service (New York – Philadelphia - Harrisburg) and Amtrak Empire Service (New York to Albany-Rensselaer) will operate on a modified schedule.
 
Canceled service for Thursday, March 8 includes:
Northeast Regional Service: 151,111,183, 193,187, 180,130, 184, 186, 188
Acela Express Service: 2190, 2150, 2100, 2104, 2110, 2166, 2126, 2128, 2103, 2107, 2151, 2117, 2121, 2165, 2119
Acela Express Service train 2163 will operate between New York City and Washington, D.C. only
Keystone Service: 605, 609, 647, 651,642, 646, 656, 620, 641, 640
Empire Service: 230, 234, 238, 242, 233, 235, 239, 243
 
Amtrak Downeaster Service north of Boston and Amtrak Shuttle Service between New Haven, Conn., and Springfield, Mass. will continue to operate as scheduled.
 
Customers with reservations on trains that are being modified will be contacted and accommodated on trains with similar departure times or another day. For customers looking to change reservations for travel tomorrow, Amtrak will waive the change fee (customers must contact the reservation center at 1-800-USA-RAIL). Anyone planning to travel should check their train status prior to departing, allow extra time to get to the station and be extremely careful in stations and on platforms.
 
Amtrak continues to actively monitor the storm and engineering crews and locomotives have been positioned at strategic locations along the corridor. Additionally, we are working with tree removal companies to proactively remove limbs and branches that are close to the right of way. Learn more about the extra measures Amtrak takes to ensure reliable service and safety during inclement weather.
 
Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.
 
Anyone can subscribe to automated email or text message notifications if Amtrak trains are behind schedule at specific stations. Notifications can be given for up to six trains and stations by either text or email and delivered when you choose - on a single day, every day, or just certain days of the week. Create a subscription at Amtrak.com/delayalerts.
 
Customers with travel plans also can confirm their train's status, change their plans or review refund information using a range of tools – including Amtrak.com, smartphone apps or by calling 800-USA-RAIL. Service Alerts, Passenger Notices and other announcements are posted at @AmtrakNEC on Twitter.

[KevinKorell]

 

 

Amtrak Temporarily Suspends Northeast Corridor Service Between Boston and New York Until 10 a.m. on Thursday

March 7, 2018

 

Winter Storm Continues to Impact Train Schedules

10 p.m. ET

 

Amtrak service has been temporarily suspended between New York City and Boston, Mass. until at least 10 a.m. on Thursday due to inclement weather. Service will be restored pending improved conditions.

 

For the remainder of Wednesday evening, Amtrak Northeast Regional Trains 148, 94 and 66 are now terminating in New York City. Amtrak Northeast Regional train 175 has been cancelled in New Haven, Conn. Amtrak Northeast Regional Train 67 is only operating between New York City and Newport News, Va. Amtrak Northeast Regional train 177 is only operating between New York City and Washington, D.C.

 

Amtrak Keystone Service (New York – Philadelphia - Harrisburg) and Amtrak Empire Service (New York to Albany-Rensselaer) will continue to operate on a modified schedule for Thursday, March 8.

 

Expanded canceled service for Thursday, March 8 now includes:

 

Northeast Regional Service: 151,111,183,193,187,180,130,184,186,188,

Acela Express Service: 2190, 2150, 2100, 2104, 2110, 2166, 2126, 2128, 2103, 2107, 2151, 2117, 2121, 2165, 2119, 2154, 2155, 2159

Acela Express Service train 2163 will operate between New York City and Washington, D.C. only

Keystone Service: 605, 609, 647, 651,642, 646, 656, 620, 641, 640

Empire Service: 230, 234, 238, 242, 233, 235, 239, 243

 

Amtrak Downeaster Service north of Boston and Amtrak Shuttle Service between New Haven, Conn., and Springfield, Mass. will continue to operate as scheduled.

 

Customers with reservations on trains that are being modified will be contacted and accommodated on trains with similar departure times or another day. For customers looking to change reservations for travel tomorrow, Amtrak will waive the change fee (customers must contact the reservation center at 1-800-USA-RAIL). Anyone planning to travel should check their train status prior to departing, allow extra time to get to the station and be extremely careful in stations and on platforms.

 

We are evaluating conditions and making damage repairs along the Northeast Corridor. High winds and downed trees have caused multiple issues and our crews are diligently working to restore service. Learn more about the extra measures Amtrak takes to ensure reliable service and safety during inclement weather.

 

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.

 

Anyone can subscribe to automated email or text message notifications if Amtrak trains are behind schedule at specific stations. Notifications can be given for up to six trains and stations by either text or email and delivered when you choose - on a single day, every day, or just certain days of the week. Create a subscription at Amtrak.com/delayalerts.

 

Passengers with travel plans also can confirm their train's status, change their plans or review refund information using a range of tools – including Amtrak.com, smartphone apps or by calling 800-USA-RAIL.

 

Service Alerts, Passenger Notices and other announcements are posted at Amtrak.com/alerts.

 

To be notified of service disruptions on the Northeast Corridor (including Acela Express, Northeast Regional and other corridor services), follow @AmtrakNEC on Twitter.

 

[CNJRoss]

Amtrak service alert:

 

Scheduled Northeast Corridor Service Restored on Friday March 8, 2018 3:05 pm ET

 

 

Amtrak’s scheduled Northeast Corridor service will be restored on Friday, March 9, following inclement weather that caused earlier cancellations.

The only scheduled change is customers on Acela Express train 2190, traveling between New York City and Boston, will instead be accommodated on Northeast Regional train 190, operating at close to the same time.

 

We have been working hard to resume normal operations during this most recent winter storm. We appreciate our customers' patience during this time.

 

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.

 

Anyone can subscribe to automated email or text message notifications if Amtrak trains are behind schedule at specific stations. Notifications can be given for up to six trains and stations by either text or email and delivered when you choose - on a single day, every day, or just certain days of the week. Create a subscription at Amtrak.com/delayalerts.

 

Passengers with travel plans also can confirm their train's status, change their plans or review refund information using a range of tools – including Amtrak.com, smartphone apps or by calling 800-USA-RAIL. Service Alerts, Passenger Notices and other announcements are posted at Amtrak.com/alerts.

 

To be notified of service disruptions on the Northeast Corridor (including Acela Express, Northeast Regional and other corridor services), follow @AmtrakNEC on Twitter.