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#1 CNJRoss

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Posted 19 December 2009 - 09:13 AM

AP via WTOP radio, 12/19:

Amtrak prepares for snow
December 19, 2009 - 6:02am

WASHINGTON (AP) - Amtrak is preparing for snow.

Spokeswoman Karina Romero said in an e-mail that the company was preparing for a snowstorm expected to dump up to 20 inches of snow on the Washington region.

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Posted 20 December 2009 - 04:09 PM

WTOP radio, 12/20:

Public Transportation slowly re-opening Sunday
December 20, 2009 - 2:33pm

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Amtrak is beginning to dig out of the snow, as operations in the Northeast are running, but some trains are on a reduced schedule.

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Posted 20 December 2009 - 08:41 PM

Amtrak press release:

Operations Continue in Northeast; Snow Causes Some Service Reductions

December 20, 2009
8:30 am EST

A severe snow storm that blanketed much of the East Coast this weekend and caused travel in the region to become hazardous or impossible has affected some Amtrak operations, but trains continue to run on a reduced schedule. Some regularly scheduled Amtrak trains in the eastern region have been canceled in order to permit Amtrak to reposition train equipment and ease congestion along the railroad.

Also, the New York-Savannah Palmetto is canceled today.

In addition to the main spine of the Northeast Corridor, the Harrisburg-Philadelphia line and the Springfield-New Haven line also continue to provide service.

Long-distance trains to the south and west continue to operate but with substantial delays as the railroads over which they operate dig out from the storm and freight train congestion eases.

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant. Passengers are encouraged to call 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com for schedule information and train status updates.

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Posted 20 December 2009 - 09:05 PM

Amtrak service south of Washington, DC has been significantly impacted by the storm:

Train 97 was held at Fredericksburg for over 3 hours due to only one track available for the next 45 miles. There were several trains stopped "on the law" and at some location cross-overs were inoperable. One grade crossing was reportedly "false activating" requiring all train movements at restricted speed until the crossing was occupied.

When 97 advised the dispatcher they would pull to Hamilton so 67 could do their station work the dispatcher replied that 67 was still in New Jersey.

Train 52(19) was over 3 hours late at Lorton after going into emergency near Doswell, VA.

Train 53 (20) departed Lorton over 3 hours late.

Snow photos at Fredericksburg and nearby.

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Posted 21 December 2009 - 10:20 PM

Northeast Operations Still Experiencing Some Service Reductions
Many Trains Resume Normal Schedules


December 20, 2009
11:30 pm EST

A severe snow storm that blanketed much of the East Coast this weekend continues to affect some Amtrak operations. Some regularly scheduled Amtrak trains in the eastern region will be canceled on Monday, December 21, in order to permit Amtrak to continue to reposition train equipment and ease congestion along the railroad.

Most Acela service will operate as scheduled, with one cancellation and one that will operate on a modified schedule.

Also, four Harrisburg-Philadelphia Keystone trains will be canceled Monday, December 21.

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant. Passengers are encouraged to call 800-USA-RAIL or visit http://www.Amtrak.com/ for schedule information and train status updates.


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Posted 22 December 2009 - 01:02 PM

From WRGB-TV, CBS-6 in Albany, NY, 12/21/09:

Amtrak almost back to normal in Northeast



WASHINGTON -- Amtrak says its operations on the northeast corridor are almost back to normal following the weekend's snowstorm.

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