Didn't we all know it was only a matter of time? Here we go....
No morning Amtrak service on Feb. 2 between Chicago and Quincy
Illinois Zephyr Train 380 and Carl Sandburg Train 381 affected, other services available
Feb. 1, 2015
4:00 p.m CT
Amtrak has canceled trains between Chicago and Quincy, on Monday, Feb. 2. BNSF Railway has temporarily closed a portion of its route for these trains due to severe winter weather conditions, including heavy blowing and drifting snow. Affected are Train 380, the Illinois Zephyr, and Train 381, the Carl Sandburg, morning departures from Quincy and Chicago, respectively. No alternate transportation is available to and from Quincy or Macomb, Ill.
Passengers at stops between Galesburg, Ill., and Chicago served by Trains 3 & 4, the Southwest Chief, and Trains 5 & 6, the California Zephyr, can be accommodated on those trains.
The evening Illinois Zephyr and Carl Sandburg departures between Quincy and Chicago are still scheduled to operate. However, passengers planning to travel this route are strongly encouraged to monitor Amtrak.com to confirm the status of Trains 382 & 383 on Feb. 2.
Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.
Passengers with travel plans 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.