Storms of 2005
As bad as 2004 was, the tropical season of 2005 was much worse. Katrina, Rita, Wilma, and others affected rail service throughout the country, and as of the end of the calendar year, the effects are still being felt. All news related to how the 2005 weather affected rail service is posted here (except the ongoing saga of Sunset Limited restoration).
Amtrak May be Used to Evacuate NOLA ResidentsStarted by NickG , 31 Aug 2005 |
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New Orleans Streetcars Silenced by KatrinaStarted by NickG , 20 Nov 2005 |
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CN - Hurricane KatrinaStarted by CNJRoss , 28 Aug 2005 |
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TRE Sends Evacuation Train to HoustonStarted by NickG , 21 Sep 2005 |
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Amtrak Tried to Help Evacuate NOLStarted by AlanB , 11 Sep 2005 |
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UP - Hurricane KatrinaStarted by CNJRoss , 01 Sep 2005 |
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NARP e-mail 9/27Started by KevinKorell , 28 Sep 2005 |
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Amtrak evacuation train picturesStarted by BNSF 1088 , 06 Sep 2005 |
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Amtrak Revised Service due Hurricane KatrinaStarted by CNJRoss , 27 Aug 2005 |
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BNSF - Hurricane KatrinaStarted by CNJRoss , 28 Aug 2005 |
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Amtrak to shut down in TexasStarted by KevinKorell , 22 Sep 2005 |
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Houston MTA Goes to Emergency ServiceStarted by NickG , 21 Sep 2005 |
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Houston MTA Resumes Full ServiceStarted by NickG , 27 Sep 2005 |
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Amtrak Special Employee MemoStarted by AlanB , 08 Sep 2005 |
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Amtrak Service Update, 9/25Started by NickG , 26 Sep 2005 |
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