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#1 CNJRoss

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Posted 23 August 2011 - 08:28 PM

August 23, 2011 2:27 p.m. This Message is for All Riders: Due to earthquake trains are running at reduced speeds. Afternoon service may be delayed. Amtrak has stopped all train movement until tunnels can be inspected. We will keep riders updated as to the inspection process.

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Posted 23 August 2011 - 08:29 PM

August 23, 2011 3:28 p.m. This Message is for All Riders: We are expecting trains to run, though they will be delayed. Still waiting for Amtrak to finish inspecting the tunnels. Will update.

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Posted 23 August 2011 - 08:30 PM

August 23, 2011 3:39 p.m. This Message is for All Riders: Because many offices have closed early we expect trains to be very crowded. Trains following first trains out will run approx 20 min behind ********* Amtrak has opened the tunnel

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Posted 23 August 2011 - 08:31 PM

August 23, 2011 4:12 p.m. This Message is for All Riders: 327 expected to depart Union at 420pm, 305 expected to depart at 430pm...departure times may change ********** 303 has departed Union Station

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Posted 23 August 2011 - 08:33 PM

August 23, 2011 4:37 p.m. This Message is for All Riders: due to crowding and a late turn back train, 329 will originate in Crystal City ************** Manassas 327 packed solid, 329 should depart Union in 20 min. ********** Until current speed restrictions are lifted, expect to arrive at Broad Run 40 min late, or 2 hr late into Fredericksburg

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Posted 23 August 2011 - 08:33 PM

August 23, 2011 4:55 p.m. This Message is for All Riders: Expect Manassas line 333 to depart Union at 5:30pm ************ due to crowding and a late turn back train, 329 will originate in Crystal City

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Posted 23 August 2011 - 08:34 PM

This Message is for All Riders: 329 at crystal crossing over to 3 track, 331 about to depart Union ************* 329 expected in crystal in 15 min ******** Manassas 331 approaching platform at Union expected to depart in 10 minutes ************

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Posted 23 August 2011 - 08:35 PM

August 23, 2011 6:07 p.m. This Message is for All Riders: Fred 309 is out of union following Amtrak 91 ********** 329 departed crystal , 331 departed Union

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Posted 23 August 2011 - 08:36 PM

August 23, 2011 6:36 p.m. Manassas 335 delayed into L'Enfant getting orders from dispatcher

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Posted 23 August 2011 - 08:36 PM

August 23, 2011 6:48 p.m. half the speed restrictions have been cleared up




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