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#1 AlanB

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Posted 17 September 2003 - 05:54 PM

Amtrak continues to closely monitor Hurricane Isabel and maintain safe operations. For the most updated information, customers may call 1-800-USA-RAIL. Amtrak will reaccommodate passengers as services permit and will waive exchange and cancellation fees for affected trains.  As of 2:00 pm Wednesday, Sept. 17, Amtrak has made the following schedule modifications:

In addition to previously announced adjustments to train schedules for today, Amtrak will make the following changes to train schedules on Thursday, Sept. 18:

SERVICE SUSPENSION IN THE SOUTHEAST: Effectively, all Amtrak service south of Washington, D.C., has been cancelled on Thursday, Sept. 18. Specific cancellations include the Silver Star (trains 91/92), Silver Meteor (trains 97/98), Palmetto (trains 89/90), Auto Train (trains 52/53), Crescent (trains 19/20), and Piedmont (trains 73/74). The Carolinian (trains 79/80) will operate only between New York and Washington, and all Regional service will be suspended between Newport News, Richmond and Washington. Auto Train service has also been cancelled on Friday, Sept. 19.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR TRAVELERS IN FLORIDA: On Thursday, Amtrak will operate intra-state service, representing trains 90 and 97, between Miami and Jacksonville only. The Orlando-Los Angeles Sunset Limited (trains 1/2) will operate as scheduled.

NORTHEAST TRAINS TO/FROM POINTS WEST: The following trains have been cancelled on Thursday, Sept. 18: Lake Shore Limited service between Chicago, Boston and New York (trains 48/49/448/449), Capitol Limited service between Chicago and Washington (trains 29/30), Pennsylvanian service between Pittsburgh and New York City (trains 43/44), and Three Rivers service between Chicago and New York City (trains 40/41).  In addition, the eastbound Cardinal (train 50) is cancelled Thursday between Chicago and Washington and, on Friday, the westbound Cardinal (train 51) will operate between Indianapolis and Chicago only.

NORTHEAST CORRIDOR: Amtrak plans to operate most trains on the Northeast Corridor between Washington and Boston Thursday on a normal schedule except for the following adjustments: 
Acela Express 2173 will terminate in New York instead of Washington.     
Acela Express 2175 will terminate in New York instead of Washington.     
Acela Express 2114 is cancelled from Washington to New York.     
Acela Express 2118 is cancelled from Washington to New York.     
Regional train 84 is cancelled from Richmond, Va. to New York.     
Metroliner 125 is cancelled New York to Washington.     
The southbound Vermonter (train 55) from St. Albans, Vt. will terminate in New York instead of Washington.



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Posted 17 September 2003 - 10:26 PM

From Washington, DC Business Journal, 9/17/03:

Approaching Isabel derails Amtrak service to all points south
The approach of Hurricane Isabel means massive cancellations for Amtrak. Although New York, Washington and Boston service will continue on a modified schedule Thursday, Amtrak is canceling all service south of Washington, DC.

The full story is here. To view this, you may need to have registered for any regional edition of the Business Journal.


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Posted 18 September 2003 - 02:03 PM

One source I've seen elsewhere says that AMTRAK is running the LAKE SHORE LIMITED between Chicago and Cleveland only. This is unconfirmed. The same source also agrees that the PENNSYLVANIAN, THREE RIVERS, and CAPITOL LIMITED are cancelled.

Perhaps David Korkhouse can let us know for sure if the LSL is passing through Indiana tonight?


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Posted 18 September 2003 - 04:24 PM

Here is Amtrak's latest update, posted at 2:00 this afternoon. It looks like additional trains on the NEC have been cancelled.

SEPT. 18, AS OF 2:00 PM:

Amtrak continues to closely monitor Hurricane Isabel and to make modifications to its services in the interest of passenger safety.  For the most updated information, customers may call 1-800-USA-RAIL. Amtrak will reaccommodate passengers as services permit and will waive exchange and cancellation fees for affected trains.

In addition to previously announced adjustments to train schedules for today, Amtrak will make the following changes to train schedules on Thursday, Sept. 18 and Friday Sept. 19:

NORTHEAST CORRIDOR: Amtrak plans to maintain service on the Northeast Corridor between Washington, Philadelphia, New York and Boston on Thursday and Friday However, on Thursday afternoon, service between Washington and New York will be modified to reduce the number of trains on the railroad during the height of the storm. 
While subject to change, Amtrak Regional, Metroliner and Acela Express trains will generally operate on a normal schedule until 4:30 p.m. today.  Thereafter, northbound departures from Washington will be offered at 5:37 p.m., 6:25 p.m., 7:10 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.  Southbound trains from New York to Washington will be offered at 5:00 p.m., 5:09 p.m., 5:39 p.m., 6:20 p.m., 7:35 p.m., 9:35 p.m. and 2:35 a.m.  In addition, Clocker and Keystone service between New York, Philadelphia and Harrisburg will operate normally Thursday evening.

Specific Northeast Corridor schedule adjustments for Thursday are listed below. 

Acela Express trains 2171, 2173 and 2175 will terminate in New York instead of Washington.   
Acela Express trains 2112, 2114 and 2118 are cancelled from Washington to New York.   
Metroliner trains 117, 123 and 125 are cancelled New York to Washington.   
Metroliner trains 122 and 126 are cancelled Washington to New York.   
Regional trains 187 and 177 are cancelled from New York to Washington.   
Regional train 198 is cancelled from Washington to New York.   
The southbound Vermonter (train 55) from St. Albans, Vt. will terminate in New York instead of Washington.

SERVICE SUSPENSION IN THE SOUTHEAST:  All Amtrak service south of Washington, D.C., has been cancelled on Thursday, Sept. 18 and Friday, Sept. 19.  However, Amtrak will operate intra-Florida service representing trains 90 and 97 between Miami and Jacksonville only. 

NORTHEAST TRAINS TO/FROM POINTS WEST:  All trains between Chicago and points east are cancelled on Thursday, Sept. 18, including the Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Lake Shore Limited, and Three Rivers.


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Posted 18 September 2003 - 06:36 PM

AMTRAK press release at 6 p.m.

INFORMATION FOR PASSENGERS CONCERNING HURRICANE ISABEL

 


SEPT. 18, AS OF 6:00 PM:


Amtrak continues to closely monitor Hurricane Isabel and to make modifications to its services in the interest of passenger safety.  For the most updated information, customers may call 1-800-USA-RAIL. Amtrak will reaccommodate passengers as services permit and will waive exchange and cancellation fees for affected trains.

In addition to previously announced adjustments to train schedules for today, Amtrak will make the following changes to train schedules on Thursday, Sept. 18 and Friday Sept. 19:

NORTHEAST CORRIDOR: Amtrak plans to maintain service on the Northeast Corridor between Washington, Philadelphia, New York and Boston on Thursday and Friday However, on Thursday afternoon, service between Washington and New York will be modified to reduce the number of trains on the railroad during the height of the storm. 
While subject to change, Amtrak Regional, Metroliner and Acela Express trains will generally operate on a normal schedule until 4:30 p.m. today.  Thereafter, northbound departures from Washington will be offered at 5:37 p.m., 6:25 p.m., 7:10 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.  Southbound trains from New York to Washington will be offered at 5:00 p.m., 5:09 p.m., 5:39 p.m., 6:20 p.m., 7:35 p.m., 9:35 p.m. and 2:35 a.m.  In addition, Clocker and Keystone service between New York, Philadelphia and Harrisburg will operate normally Thursday evening.

Specific Northeast Corridor schedule adjustments for Thursday are listed below. 

Acela Express trains 2171, 2173 and 2175 will terminate in New York instead of Washington.   
Acela Express trains 2112, 2114 and 2118 are cancelled from Washington to New York.   
Metroliner trains 117, 123 and 125 are cancelled New York to Washington.   
Metroliner trains 122 and 126 are cancelled Washington to New York.   
Regional trains 187 and 177 are cancelled from New York to Washington.   
Regional train 198 is cancelled from Washington to New York.   
The southbound Vermonter (train 55) from St. Albans, Vt. will terminate in New York instead of Washington.


SERVICE SUSPENSION IN THE SOUTHEAST:  All Amtrak service south of Washington, D.C., has been cancelled on Thursday, Sept. 18 and Friday, Sept. 19.  However, Amtrak will operate intra-Florida service representing trains 90 and 97 between Miami and Jacksonville only. 


NORTHEAST TRAINS TO/FROM POINTS WEST:  All trains between Chicago and points east are cancelled on Thursday, Sept. 18, including the Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Lake Shore Limited, and Three Rivers.



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Posted 18 September 2003 - 07:16 PM

And now for the 7:00 PM update:

SEPT. 18, AS OF 7:00 P.M. EDT:

AMTRAK TO OPERATE MOST NORTHEAST CORRIDOR TRAINS FRIDAY
Service remains suspended south of Washington

WASHINGTON -- Amtrak continues to closely monitor the progress of Hurricane Isabel and has made modifications to its services in the interest of passenger safety.  Customers are advised to visit www.amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL for the most updated information.

In addition to previously announced adjustments to train schedules for Thursday, Amtrak will make the following changes to train schedules on Friday, Sept 19:

NORTHEAST CORRIDOR:  Amtrak plans to operate most scheduled service on the Northeast Corridor between Washington, Philadelphia, New York and Boston on Friday.  However, the number of trains operating between Washington and New York will be slightly reduced between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to match capacity with passenger demand and to enable work crews to address any necessary track repairs. 
Northbound service from Washington will begin at 5:35 a.m., with subsequent departures at 7:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 8:35 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 9:05 a.m. and 10:10 a.m.  Southbound service to Washington from New York will be offered at 2:15 a.m., 6:00 a.m., 6:35 a.m., 7:18 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 9:35 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Due to the schedule modification, passengers are encouraged to call Amtrak to verify their train number and departure time prior to leaving for the station. 

Between New York and Boston, Amtrak will operate a normal schedule Friday with no anticipated cancellations or delays.  Similarly, there are no planned cancellations of Clocker and Keystone trains between New York, Philadelphia and Harrisburg.


SERVICE SUSPENSION IN THE SOUTHEAST:  With the exception of limited intra-Florida service, all Amtrak trains operating south of Washington, D.C., have been cancelled on Friday, Sept. 19, including the Palmetto, Silver Star, Silver Meteor, Crescent, Auto Train, Piedmont, and Regional service in Virginia.  The Carolinian, which normally operates between New York and Charlotte, will operate north of Washington only.  Amtrak will operate intra-Florida service representing trains 90 and 97 between Miami and Jacksonville only. 


NORTHEAST TRAINS TO/FROM POINTS WEST:  On Friday, Amtrak has cancelled the westbound Capitol Limited (train 29 from Washington to Chicago), the westbound Cardinal (train 51 from Washington to Chicago), and the Pennsylvanian (trains 42/43 between Pittsburgh and New York).  Amtrak plans to operate the eastbound Capitol Limited (train 30 from Chicago to Washington), the Lake Shore Limited (trains 48/49/448/449 between Chicago and New York City/Boston) and the Three Rivers (trains 40/41 between Chicago and New York).
Amtrak will make additional schedule adjustments and cancellations as necessary, keeping the safety of our passengers as our highest priority.  Amtrak will reaccommodate passengers as services permit and will waive exchange and cancellation fees for affected trains.


The full press release can be found here.
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Posted 18 September 2003 - 09:31 PM

And now for the 10:00 PM Thursday night update:

SEPT. 18, AS OF 10:00 P.M. EDT:

AMTRAK TO OPERATE MOST NORTHEAST CORRIDOR TRAINS FRIDAY
Service remains suspended south of Washington

WASHINGTON -- Amtrak continues to closely monitor the progress of Hurricane Isabel and has made modifications to its services in the interest of passenger safety.  Customers are advised to visit www.amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL for the most updated information.

In addition to previously announced adjustments to train schedules for Thursday, Amtrak will make the following changes to train schedules on Friday, Sept 19:

NORTHEAST CORRIDOR:  Amtrak plans to operate most scheduled service on the Northeast Corridor between Washington, Philadelphia, New York and Boston on Friday.  However, the number of trains operating between Washington and New York will be slightly reduced between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to match capacity with passenger demand and to enable work crews to address any necessary track repairs. 
Northbound service from Washington will begin at 5:35 a.m., with subsequent departures at 7:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 8:35 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 9:05 a.m. and 10:10 a.m.  Southbound service to Washington from New York will be offered at 2:15 a.m., 6:00 a.m., 6:35 a.m., 7:18 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 9:35 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Due to the schedule modification, passengers are encouraged to call Amtrak to verify their train number and departure time prior to leaving for the station. 

Between New York and Boston, Amtrak will operate a normal schedule Friday with no anticipated cancellations or delays.  Similarly, there are no planned cancellations of Clocker and Keystone trains between New York, Philadelphia and Harrisburg.


SERVICE SUSPENSION IN THE SOUTHEAST:  With the exception of limited intra-Florida service, all Amtrak trains operating south of Washington, D.C., have been cancelled on Friday, Sept. 19, including the Palmetto, Silver Star, Silver Meteor, Crescent, Auto Train, Piedmont, and Regional service in Virginia.  The Carolinian, which normally operates between New York and Charlotte, will operate north of Washington only.  Amtrak will operate intra-Florida service representing trains 90 and 97 between Miami and Jacksonville only. 


NORTHEAST TRAINS TO/FROM POINTS WEST:  On Friday, Amtrak has cancelled the westbound Capitol Limited (train 29 from Washington to Chicago), the westbound Cardinal (train 51 from Washington to Chicago), and the Pennsylvanian (trains 42/43 between Pittsburgh and New York).  Amtrak plans to operate the eastbound Capitol Limited (train 30 from Chicago to Washington), the Lake Shore Limited (trains 48/49/448/449 between Chicago and New York City/Boston) and the Three Rivers (trains 40/41 between Chicago and New York).
Amtrak will make additional schedule adjustments and cancellations as necessary, keeping the safety of our passengers as our highest priority.  Amtrak will reaccommodate passengers as services permit and will waive exchange and cancellation fees for affected trains.


The full press release can be found here.
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Posted 19 September 2003 - 05:48 AM

September 19, 2003 5:00 a.m. EDT

IMPORTANT UPDATE TO AMTRAK SCHEDULES ON NORTHEAST CORRIDOR, HARRISBURG LINE
Additional trains cancelled in early morning due to downed trees


WASHINGTON -- Due to a number of downed trees along the Northeast Corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia, Amtrak has modified its operating plan for the morning hours of Friday, Sept. 19.

The previously announced Washington northbound departures at 5:35 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. have been cancelled to enable work crews to clear the railroad and address necessary track and electrical repairs. The first northbound departure from Washington is currently planned for 8:35 a.m. (train 84). Southbound trains scheduled New York to Washington have also been adjusted.

All service on the Harrisburg line between Harrisburg and Philadelphia has been suspended until at least 12:00 noon, affecting all morning Keystone departures. SEPTA service on the line will either be suspended or significantly reduced. There are currently no cancellations of Clocker trains between Philadelphia and New York.

Due to these schedule adjustments, passengers are urged to call Amtrak to verify their train number and departure time prior to leaving for the station.

Between New York and Boston, Amtrak plans to operate a normal schedule today with the exception of train 2150, the 8:03 a.m. northbound departure from New York, which has been cancelled.

Amtrak has cancelled the westbound Capitol Limited (train 29 from Washington to Chicago), the westbound Cardinal (train 51 from Washington to Chicago), and the Pennsylvanian (trains 42/43 between Pittsburgh and New York).

With the exception of limited intra-Florida service, all Amtrak trains operating south of Washington, D.C., have been cancelled today, including the Palmetto, Silver Star, Silver Meteor, Crescent, Auto Train, Piedmont, and Regional service in Virginia. The Carolinian, which normally operates between New York and Charlotte, will operate north of Washington only. Amtrak will operate intra-Florida service representing trains 90 and 97 between Miami and Jacksonville only.

Amtrak will make additional schedule adjustments and cancellations as necessary, keeping the safety of our passengers as our highest priority. Amtrak will reaccommodate passengers as services permit and will waive exchange and cancellation fees for affected trains.




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