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Amtrak cancels Empire Builder, thins Midwest departures in advance of winter storm

 

By Bob Johnston | December 19, 2022

 

Corridor trains cut Thursday, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day, but routes to remain open with reduced service

 

CHICAGO — With a massive winter snowstorm sweeping into the Midwest from the northern plains this week, Amtrak is canceling some trains out of Chicago to and from Milwaukee, St. Louis, and Pontiac, Mich., on the day the brunt of the blizzard is expected. The same trains also won’t run this Saturday and Sunday, when temperatures are projected to plunge to near zero. One Missouri River Runner round trip, the morning train out of St. Louis and afternoon departure from Kansas City, Mo., is also not operating those days.

 

Additionally, Amtrak has cancelled Empire Builder departures from Chicago and the West Coast on Tuesday, Dec. 20, and Wednesday, Dec. 21.  . . .

 

 

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[KevinKorell]

WCAX-TV, Channel 3 in Burlington, VT, 12/22/22:

 

 

 Amtrak cancels all trains in Vermont on Friday    

 

The impending storm is bringing rail traffic to a halt in Vermont.

 

Details

[KevinKorell]

The Hill, 12/22/22:

 

 

  Amtrak suspending some service due to massive winter storm    

 

 

Amtrak has suspended some of its train services through the end of the week due to a massive winter storm sweeping across the nation. 

 

Full story

[KevinKorell]

Amtrak website:

 

 

 

Forecasted Severe Winter Weather Causes Service Changes

December 21, 2022 04:30 PM ET

 

Severe winter weather forecasted for the Upper Midwest has lead Amtrak to make several service changes and cancelations through and including this Sunday, Dec. 25. These actions are taken in an abundance of caution and in consultation with state transportation departments, host railroads, emergency managers, and weather forecasters.

 

Amtrak Midwest Services, an asterisk indicates other round-trips on the route will continue to operate.

• Trains 300, 301, 305 & 306 (Lincoln Service*): Canceled December 22-25. 


• Trains 311 & 316 (Missouri River Runner): Canceled December 22-25


• Trains 318 & 319 (Lincoln Service/Missouri River Runner): Canceled only between St. Louis and Kansas City December 22-25


• Trains 329, 332, 333, 336, 337, 340 & 343 (Hiawatha*): Canceled December 22-25                                               


• Trains 352 & 353 (Wolverine*): Canceled December 22-25


• Train 370 (Pere Marquette): Canceled December 22


• Train 371 (Pere Marquette): Canceled December 23


• Trains 390 & 391 (Illini/Saluki*): Canceled December 23


• Buses 3280 & 3381 (Carl Sandburg/Illinois Zephyr* substitute buses): December 23 and 24

Other Amtrak National Network Services, no substitute transportation is available on these routes.

• Train 3 (Southwest Chief): Origin in Chicago on December 23


• Trains 7/27 & 8/28 (Empire Builder): Origins in Chicago, Seattle, and Portland December 21-23


• Trains 29 & 30 (Capitol Limited): Origins in Chicago and Washington on December 22 & 23


• Trains 48/448 & 49/449 (Lake Shore Limited): Origins in New York, Boston, and Chicago on December 22 & 23


• Train 50 (Cardinal): Origin in Chicago on December 22 & 24


• Train 51 (Cardinal): Origin in New York on December 21 & 23

Customers with reservations on trains that are being modified will typically be accommodated on trains with similar departure times or another day. Amtrak will waive additional charges for customers looking to change their reservation during the modified schedule by calling our reservation center at 1-800-USA-RAIL.

The most up-to-date train status is available on Amtrak.com and in the free mobile app.

Follow us on Twitter for real-time service information:

• @AmtrakNECAlerts for service information in the Northeast Corridor (Acela, Northeast Regional and other corridor services).


• @AmtrakAlerts for service information outside the Northeast Corridor.

Subscribe at Amtrak.com/DelayAlerts to receive automated email or text message notifications if Amtrak trains are behind schedule at specific stations.

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

[KevinKorell]

Lootpress, 12/22/22:

 

 

    Amtrak Cardinal and Capitol Limited route through West Virginia temporarily suspended due to incoming winter storm  

 

 

Winter Storm Elliott has yet to impact West Virginia but its effects are already being felt as many schools and businesses have announced they will be closing during the storm.

 

Here is that story.

[KevinKorell]

 

 

Forecasted Severe Winter Weather Causes Service Changes

December 22, 2022 05:00 PM

 

Forecasted Severe Winter Weather Causes Service Changes

 

Severe winter weather has caused Amtrak to make several service changes and cancelations from now through Sun., Dec. 25. These actions are taken in an abundance of caution and in consultation with state transportation departments, host railroads, emergency managers and weather forecasters.

 

Amtrak Midwest Services, asterisk indicates other round-trips on the route will continue to operate:

 

• Trains 300, 301, 305 & 306 (Lincoln Service*): Canceled Dec. 22-25.
• Trains 311 & 316 (Missouri River Runner): Canceled Dec. 22-25
• Trains 318 & 319 (Lincoln Service/Missouri River Runner): Canceled only between St. Louis and Kansas City Dec. 22-25
• Trains 329, 332, 333, 336, 337, 340 & 343 (Hiawatha*): Canceled Dec. 22-25
• Trains 352 & 353 (Wolverine*): Canceled Dec. 22-25
• Train 370 (Pere Marquette): Canceled Dec. 22-24
• Train 371 (Pere Marquette): Canceled Dec. 23-25
• Trains 390 & 391 (Illini/Saluki*): Canceled Dec. 23
• Buses 3280 & 3381 (Carl Sandburg/Illinois Zephyr* substitute buses): Dec. 23 and 24

 

Amtrak Empire Service Trains:

 

• Train 290: Canceled only between Burlington, Vt., and Albany-Rensselaer, N.Y., on Dec. 23
• Train 291: Canceled only between Albany-Rensselaer and Burlington on Dec. 23

Other Amtrak National Network Services canceled or modified, no substitute transportation is available on these routes:

• Train 3 (Southwest Chief): Origin in Chicago canceled on Dec. 23
• Trains 7/27 & 8/28 (Empire Builder): Origins in Chicago, Seattle and Portland canceled Dec. 21-23
• Trains 29 & 30 (Capitol Limited): Origins in Chicago and Washington canceled Dec. 22 & 23
• Trains 48/448 & 49/449 (Lake Shore Limited): Origins in New York, Boston and Chicago canceled Dec. 22 & 23
• Train 50 (Cardinal): Origins in Chicago canceled Dec. 22 & 24
• Train 51 (Cardinal): Origins in New York canceled Dec. 21 & 23
• Train 55 (Vermonter): Canceled only between St. Albans, Vt., and Springfield, Mass., on Dec. 23
• Train 56 (Vermonter): Canceled only between Springfield and St. Albans on Dec. 23

 

Customers with reservations on trains that are being modified will typically be accommodated on trains with similar departure times or another day. Amtrak will waive additional charges for customers looking to change their reservation during the modified schedule by calling our reservation center at 1-800-USA-RAIL.

 

The most up-to-date train status is available on Amtrak.com and in the free mobile app.

 

Follow us on Twitter for real-time service information:

• @AmtrakNECAlerts for service information in the Northeast Corridor (Acela, Northeast Regional and other corridor services).
• @AmtrakAlerts for service information outside the Northeast Corridor.

Subscribe at Amtrak.com/DelayAlerts to receive automated email or text message notifications if Amtrak trains are behind schedule at specific stations.

 

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

[KevinKorell]

Further update on 12/22, note that many effective periods were extended to 12/25:

 

 

 

Forecasted Severe Winter Weather Causes Service Changes Update

December 22, 2022 05:00 PM

 

Severe winter weather has caused Amtrak to make several service changes and cancelations from now through Sun., Dec. 25. These actions are taken in an abundance of caution and in consultation with state transportation departments, host railroads, emergency managers and weather forecasters.

 

Amtrak Midwest Services, asterisk indicates other round-trips on the route will continue to operate:

• Trains 300, 301, 305 & 306 (Lincoln Service*): Canceled Dec. 22-25.
• Trains 311 & 316 (Missouri River Runner): Canceled Dec. 22-25
• Trains 318 & 319 (Lincoln Service/Missouri River Runner): Canceled only between St. Louis and Kansas City Dec. 22-25
• Trains 329, 332, 333, 336, 337, 340 & 343 (Hiawatha*): Canceled Dec. 22-25
• Trains 352 & 353 (Wolverine*): Canceled Dec. 22-25
• Train 370 (Pere Marquette): Canceled Dec. 22-24
• Train 371 (Pere Marquette): Canceled Dec. 23-25
• Trains 390 & 391 (Illini/Saluki*): Canceled Dec. 23
• Buses 3280 & 3381 (Carl Sandburg/Illinois Zephyr* substitute buses): Dec. 23 and 24

 

Amtrak Trains to and from Vermont:

 

• Train 55 (Vermonter): Canceled only between St. Albans, Vt., and Springfield, Mass., on Dec. 23
• Train 56 (Vermonter): Canceled only between Springfield and St. Albans on Dec. 23
• Train 290 (Ethen Allen Express): Canceled only between Burlington, Vt., and Albany-Rensselaer, N.Y., on Dec.23
• Train 291 (Ethen Allen Express): Canceled only between Albany-Rensselaer and Burlington on Dec. 23

 

Other Amtrak National Network Services canceled or modified, no substitute transportation is available on these routes:

 

• Train 3 (Southwest Chief): Origin in Chicago canceled on Dec. 23
• Trains 7/27 & 8/28 (Empire Builder): Origins in Chicago, Seattle and Portland canceled Dec. 21-25
• Trains 29 & 30 (Capitol Limited): Origins in Chicago and Washington canceled Dec. 22 & 23
• Trains 48/448 & 49/449 (Lake Shore Limited): Origins in New York, Boston and Chicago canceled Dec. 22 & 23
• Train 50 (Cardinal): Origins in Chicago canceled Dec. 22 & 24
• Train 51 (Cardinal): Origins in New York canceled Dec. 23

 

Customers with reservations on trains that are being modified will typically be accommodated on trains with similar departure times or another day. Amtrak will waive additional charges for customers looking to change their reservation during the modified schedule by calling our reservation center at 1-800-USA-RAIL.

 

The most up-to-date train status is available on Amtrak.com and in the free mobile app.

 

Follow us on Twitter for real-time service information:

• @AmtrakNECAlerts for service information in the Northeast Corridor (Acela, Northeast Regional and other corridor services).
• @AmtrakAlerts for service information outside the Northeast Corridor.

Subscribe at Amtrak.com/DelayAlerts to receive automated email or text message notifications if Amtrak trains are behind schedule at specific stations.

 

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

[KevinKorell]

WCCO Radio, Minneapolis, MN, 12/23/22:

 

 

    If Amtrak was in your holiday plans, think again; storm halts trains  

 

 

Those who dreamed of taking Amtrak to avoid the pitfalls of traveling by car and plane this holiday week may be in for an unpleasant surprise.

 

Read

[KevinKorell]

Yet another updated list was released at 4:00 AM Friday morning:

 

 

 

Forcasted Severe Winter Weather Causes Service Changes Update

December 23, 2022 04:00 AM

 

Severe winter weather has caused Amtrak to make several service changes and cancelations from now through Sunday, December 25. These actions are taken in an abundance of caution and consultation with state transportation departments, host railroads, emergency managers, and weather forecasters.

Amtrak Midwest Services, an asterisk indicates other round-trips on the route will continue to operate:

• Trains 300, 301, 305 & 306 (Lincoln Service*): Canceled December 22-25.
• Trains 311 & 316 (Missouri River Runner): Canceled December 22-25
• Trains 318 & 319 (Lincoln Service/Missouri River Runner): Canceled only between St. Louis and Kansas City December 22-25
• Trains 329, 332, 333, 336, 337, 340 & 343 (Hiawatha*): Canceled December 22-25
• Trains 352 & 353 (Wolverine*): Canceled December 22-25
• Train 370 (Pere Marquette): Canceled December 22-24
• Train 371 (Pere Marquette): Canceled December 23-25
• Trains 390 & 391 (Illini/Saluki*): Canceled December 23
• Buses 3280 & 3381 (Carl Sandburg/Illinois Zephyr* substitute buses): December 23 and 24

 

Amtrak Trains to and from Vermont:

 

• Train 55 (Vermonter): Canceled only between St. Albans, Vt., and Springfield, Mass., on December 23
• Train 56 (Vermonter): Canceled only between Springfield and St. Albans on December 23
• Train 290 (Ethen Allen Express): Canceled only between Burlington, Vt., and Albany-Rensselaer, N.Y., on December 23
• Train 291 (Ethen Allen Express): Canceled only between Albany-Rensselaer and Burlington on December 23

 

Other Amtrak National Network Services canceled or modified, no substitute transportation is available on these routes:

 

• Train 3 (Southwest Chief): Origin in Chicago canceled on December 23
• Trains 7/27 & 8/28 (Empire Builder): Origins in Chicago, Seattle, and Portland canceled December 21-25
• Trains 29 & 30 (Capitol Limited): Origins in Chicago and Washington canceled on December 22 & 23
• Trains 48/448 & 49/449 (Lake Shore Limited): Origins in New York, Boston, and Chicago canceled on December 22 & 23
• Train 50 (Cardinal): Origins in Chicago canceled on December 22 & 24
• Train 51 (Cardinal): Origins in New York canceled on December 23

Customers with reservations on trains that are being modified will typically be accommodated on trains with similar departure times or another day. Amtrak will waive additional charges for customers looking to change their reservation during the modified schedule by calling our reservation center at 1-800-USA-RAIL.

 

The most up-to-date train status is available on Amtrak.com and in the free mobile app.

 

Follow us on Twitter for real-time service information:

• @AmtrakNECAlerts for service information in the Northeast Corridor (Acela, Northeast Regional and other corridor services).
• @AmtrakAlerts for service information outside the Northeast Corridor.

 

Subscribe at Amtrak.com/DelayAlerts to receive automated email or text message notifications if Amtrak trains are behind schedule at specific stations.

 

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

 

[KevinKorell]

Monday afternoon 12/26/22 update:

 

 

 

Forecasted Severe Winter Weather Causes Service Changes

December 26, 2022 02:00 PM   Severe winter weather has caused Amtrak to make several service changes and cancelations from now through Tuesday, Dec. 27.
 

Amtrak Midwest TM Services:

• Trains 300, 301 (Lincoln Service): Canceled Dec. 26
• Train 305 (Lincoln Service): Canceled Dec. 26
• Train 306 (Lincoln Service): Canceled Dec. 26
• Train 318 (Lincoln Service/Missouri River Runner): Canceled Dec. 27
• Train 319 (Lincoln Service/Missouri River Runner): Canceled Dec. 26
• Train 353 (Wolverine): Canceled Dec. 27
• Train 354 (Wolverine): Canceled Dec. 26
• Train 383 (Illinois Zephyr): Canceled Dec. 26
• Train 382 (Illinois Zephyr): Canceled Dec. 27

Amtrak Trains to and from Vermont and New York:

• Train 63 (Maple Leaf): Canceled only between Rochester and Toronto on Dec. 26 & 27
• Train 64 (Maple Leaf): Canceled only between Syracuse and Niagara Falls on Dec. 26 & 27
• Train 280 (Empire Service) Canceled only between Niagara Falls and Albany on Dec. 26 & 27
• Train 281 (Empire Service) Canceled only between Syracuse and Niagara Falls on Dec. 26 & 27
• Train 283 (Empire Service) Canceled only between Syracuse and Niagara Falls on Dec. 26 & 27
• Train 284 (Empire Service) Canceled only between Niagara Falls and Syracuse on Dec. 26 & 27
 

Other Amtrak services canceled or modified; no substitute transportation is available on these routes:
 

• Trains 7/27 & 8/28 (Empire Builder): Origins in Chicago, Seattle and Portland canceled Dec. 26Trains 29 (Capitol Limited): Canceled Dec. 27
• Trains 49/449, 48/448 (Lake Shore Limited) Canceled Dec. 26
• Train 151 (Northeast Regional): Canceled Washington, D.C., to Roanoke on Dec. 26
• Train 66 (Northeast Regional): Canceled Roanoke to Washington, D.C., on Dec. 26.

 

 

Customers with reservations on trains that are being modified will typically be accommodated on trains with similar departure times or another day. Amtrak will waive additional charges for customers looking to change their reservation during the modified schedule by calling our reservation center at 1-800-USA-RAIL.

The most up-to-date train status is available on Amtrak.com and in the free mobile app.

Follow us on Twitter for real-time service information:

• @AmtrakNECAlerts for service information in the Northeast Corridor (Acela, Northeast Regional and other corridor services).
• @AmtrakAlerts for service information outside the Northeast Corridor.

Subscribe at Amtrak.com/DelayAlerts to receive automated email or text message notifications if Amtrak trains are behind schedule at specific stations.

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