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[NickG]

From Amtrak's website:

Important Information for Passengers Traveling in Southwest Florida and New York State

Due to conditions resulting from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Charley, Amtrak services in central and southwest Florida, as well as New York's Empire Corridor, have been affected.

In the state of Florida, power failures and track damage have modified Silver Service.

In New York state, track damage has resulted in service disruptions between Albany and New York City. In some cases, trains are cancelled, while in other cases, trains may be terminated in Albany and alternate transportation is provided.

Service between Washington, D.C., New York Penn Station and Boston is operating normally.

Please call 1-800 USA-RAIL for the latest train status information. Amtrak regrets the inconvenience and appreciates your understanding during this time.

[ICGsteve]

All Amtrak service between the Capital Region and New York City was cancelled on Monday.

Parts of the railroad track near Peekskill were flooded after heavy rains Sunday night. Hundreds of travelers who left Penn Station Monday morning bound for Albany were redirected to take buses to the Capital Region. It was clearly an unpopular option for many

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[NickG]

From the Albany Times Union, 8/17/04:

Storm washes out rails along Hudson River

Amtrak suspended passenger service between the Rensselaer Rail Station and New York City on Monday and canceled trains slated to leave Rensselaer early this morning after tracks along the Hudson River were washed out by heavy rains.

Amtrak officials said they hoped to provide limited service today, beginning with a 10 a.m. southbound departure from the Albany-Rensselaer station.

The full story is here.