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[KevinKorell]

 

 

Due to severe weather forecasts, Sunset Limited Train 2 which is scheduled to depart Los Angeles (LAX) on 8/27 will terminate in San Antonio (SAS). For reservation assistance, please call 1-800-872-7245.

 

 

Due to severe weather forecasts, Sunset Limited Train 1 which is scheduled to depart New Orleans (NOL) on 8/29 will originate in San Antonio (SAS). For reservation assistance, please call 1-800-872-7245.

 

 

Due to severe weather forecasts, Crescent Train 19 which is scheduled to depart New York (NYP) on 8/27 and 8/28 will terminate in Atlanta (ATL). Please call 1-800-872-7245 for reservation assistance.

 

 

Due to severe weather forecasts, Crescent Train 20 which is scheduled to depart New Orleans (NOL) on 8/28 and 8/29 will originate in Atlanta (ATL). For reservation assistance, please call 1-800-872-7245.

 

[KevinKorell]

Service to and from New Orleans Canceled due to Forecasted Hurricane Ida

Friday, August 27, 2021 9:30 AM EDT

Sunset Limited, Crescent and City of New Orleans trains affected
 
Sunset Limited: Effective today (August 27), Train 2 from Los Angeles will terminate in San Antonio instead of New Orleans. It will originate in San Antonio on Sunday (August 31) as Train 1 to return to Los Angeles. No substitute transportation is available between New Orleans and San Antonio.
 
Crescent: Effective Saturday (August 28), Train 19 from New York will terminate in Atlanta instead of New Orleans and Train 20 will originate in Atlanta to return to New York. No substitute transportation is available between New Orleans and Atlanta.
 
City of New Orleans: Effective Saturday (August 28), Train 58 is likely to originate in Memphis instead of New Orleans and Train 59 is likely to terminate in Memphis to return to Chicago. No substitute transportation is available between New Orleans and Memphis.
 

Customers with reservations on trains that are being modified will typically be accommodated on trains with similar departure times or another day. Amtrak will waive additional charges for customers looking to change their reservation during the modified schedule by calling our reservation center at 1-800-USA-RAIL.
 
The most up-to-date train status is available on Amtrak.com and in the free mobile app.
 
Follow us on Twitter for real-time service information:

• @AmtrakNECAlerts for service information in the Northeast Corridor (Acela, Northeast Regional and other corridor services).
• @AmtrakAlerts for service information outside the Northeast Corridor.

Subscribe at Amtrak.com/DelayAlerts to receive automated email or text message notifications if Amtrak trains are behind schedule at specific stations.
This information is correct as of the time and date above. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.

[KevinKorell]

Service to and from New Orleans Canceled due to Forecasted Hurricane Ida

Friday, August 27, 2021 3:00 PM EDT

Sunset Limited, Crescent and City of New Orleans trains affected

The forecasted landfall of what is expected to be Hurricane Ida is leading Amtrak to temporarily suspend service to and from New Orleans.
 
Sunset Limited: Effective today (August 27), Train 2 from Los Angeles will terminate in San Antonio instead of New Orleans. Train 1 will originate in San Antonio on Sunday (August 29) and Tuesday (August 31) as to return to Los Angeles. No substitute transportation is available between New Orleans and San Antonio.
 
Crescent: Effective Saturday (August 28), Train 19 from New York will terminate in Atlanta instead of New Orleans and Train 20 will originate in Atlanta to return to New York. No substitute transportation is available between New Orleans and Atlanta.
 
City of New Orleans: Effective Friday (August 27), Train 59 will terminate in Memphis instead of New Orleans. Train 58 will originate in Memphis on Saturday (August 28) and Sunday (August 29) instead of New Orleans. No substitute transportation is available between New Orleans and Memphis.
 

Customers with reservations on trains that are being modified will typically be accommodated on trains with similar departure times or another day. Amtrak will waive additional charges for customers looking to change their reservation during the modified schedule by calling our reservation center at 1-800-USA-RAIL.
 
The most up-to-date train status is available on Amtrak.com and in the free mobile app.
 
Follow us on Twitter for real-time service information:

• @AmtrakNECAlerts for service information in the Northeast Corridor (Acela, Northeast Regional and other corridor services).
• @AmtrakAlerts for service information outside the Northeast Corridor.

Subscribe at Amtrak.com/DelayAlerts to receive automated email or text message notifications if Amtrak trains are behind schedule at specific stations.
This information is correct as of the time and date above. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.

[KevinKorell]

Service to and from New Orleans Canceled due to Forecasted Hurricane Ida

Sunday, August 29, 2021 3:00 PM ET


Sunset Limited, Crescent and City of New Orleans trains affected
 
The forecasted landfall of Hurricane Ida is leading Amtrak to temporarily suspend service to and from New Orleans.
 
Sunset Limited: Effective Friday (August 27), Train 2 from Los Angeles will terminate in San Antonio instead of New Orleans. Train 1 will originate in San Antonio on Sunday (August 29) and Tuesday (August 31) as to return to Los Angeles. No substitute transportation is available between New Orleans and San Antonio.
 
Crescent: Effective Saturday (August 28), Train 19 from New York will terminate in Atlanta instead of New Orleans and Train 20 will originate in Atlanta to return to New York. No substitute transportation is available between New Orleans and Atlanta.
 
City of New Orleans: Effective Friday (August 27), Train 59 will terminate in Memphis instead of New Orleans and Train 58 will originate in Memphis instead of New Orleans. No substitute transportation is available between New Orleans and Memphis.
 

Customers with reservations on trains that are being modified will typically be accommodated on trains with similar departure times or another day. Amtrak will waive additional charges for customers looking to change their reservation during the modified schedule by calling our reservation center at 1-800-USA-RAIL.
 
The most up-to-date train status is availble on Amtrak.com and in the free mobile app.
 
Follow us on Twitter for real-time service information:

• @AmtrakNECAlerts for service information in the Northeast Corridor (Acela, Northeast Regional and other corridor services).
• @AmtrakAlerts for service information outside the Northeast Corridor.

Subscribe at Amtrak.com/DelayAlerts to receive automated email or text message notifications if Amtrak trains are behind schedule at specific stations.
This information is correct as of the time and date above. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.

[KevinKorell]

Service to and from New Orleans Remains Canceled Due to Effects from Hurricane Ida

Tuesday, August 31, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Sunset Limited, Crescent and City of New Orleans trains affected
 
Due to the effects of Hurricane Ida and for the safety of our customers, Amtrak has temporarily suspended service to and from New Orleans.
 
Sunset Limited: Train 2 from Los Angeles will terminate in San Antonio instead of New Orleans. Train 1 will originate in San Antonio on August 29, 31 and September 3 as to return to Los Angeles. No substitute transportation is available between New Orleans and San Antonio.
 
Crescent: Train 19 from New York will terminate in Atlanta instead of New Orleans and Train 20 will originate in Atlanta to return to New York. No substitute transportation is available between New Orleans and Atlanta.
 
City of New Orleans: Train 59 will terminate in Memphis instead of New Orleans and Train 58 will originate in Memphis instead of New Orleans. No substitute transportation is available between New Orleans and Memphis.
 


Customers with reservations on trains that are being modified will typically be accommodated on trains with similar departure times or another day. Amtrak will waive additional charges for customers looking to change their reservation during the modified schedule by calling our reservation center at 1-800-USA-RAIL.
The most up-to-date train status is availble on Amtrak.com and in the free mobile app.
Follow us on Twitter for real-time service information:

• @AmtrakNECAlerts for service information in the Northeast Corridor (Acela, Northeast Regional and other corridor services).
• @AmtrakAlerts for service information outside the Northeast Corridor.

Subscribe at Amtrak.com/DelayAlerts to receive automated email or text message notifications if Amtrak trains are behind schedule at specific stations.
This information is correct as of the time and date above. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.

[KevinKorell]

Trains magazine, 8/31/21:

 

 

   Amtrak to continue New Orleans cancellations through at least Sept. 3    

 

 

 With track damage still being assessed and electric power to activate highway grade crossings out over much of the region, Amtrak has cancelled the City of New Orleans to Chicago and Crescent to New York scheduled to arrive or depart New Orleans through at least Friday, Sept. 3.  Those trains will continue to turn at Memphis and Atlanta, respectively, until then.

 

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[KevinKorell]

Patch,  9/2/21:

 

 

  All Amtrak Service Between Boston And Washington, D.C. Cancelled    

 

 

Amtrak has canceled all service Thursday between Boston and Washington, D.C. after severe weather continues to threaten the Northeast.

 

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[KevinKorell]

 

 

Amtrak to Resume Northeast Corridor Service on Friday

September 02, 2021 9:00 PM

 

Following severe weather along the Northeast Corridor (NEC), Amtrak will return scheduled service to the NEC on Friday, Sept. 3, including Acela, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, Springfield Service, and Vermonter trains.

Empire Service and Ethan Allen Express trains remain canceled between Albany and New York City on Friday. Additionally, Train 66 will originate in Washington, DC, instead of Newport News, VA.

Here is what you can do to stay informed:

• Call 1-800-USA-RAIL if your trip has been impacted and change and cancelation fees will be waived
• Visit Amtrak.com or download the Amtrak app for the latest information on train status
• Subscribe to delay alerts for any train via email or text message at Amtrak.com/DelayAlerts
• Follow @AmtrakNEC and @AmtrakAlerts on Twitter for real-time service information on Amtrak trains

Also, due to severe weather in the northeast our call center is experiencing higher than usual call volumes. We thank you for your patience.

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.
 

Customers with reservations on trains that are being modified will typically be accommodated on trains with similar departure times or another day. Amtrak will waive additional charges for customers looking to change their reservation during the modified schedule by calling our reservation center at 1-800-USA-RAIL.

The most up-to-date train status is available on Amtrak.com and in the free mobile app.

Follow us on Twitter for real-time service information:

• @AmtrakNECAlerts for service information in the Northeast Corridor (Acela, Northeast Regional and other corridor services).
• @AmtrakAlerts for service information outside the Northeast Corridor.

Subscribe at Amtrak.com/DelayAlerts to receive automated email or text message notifications if Amtrak trains are behind schedule at specific stations.

This information is correct as of the time and date above. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.

 

[KevinKorell]

WTEN-TV, Channel 10 in Albany, NY, 9/3/21:

 

 

 

    Amtrak still out of service between Albany and New York City  

 

 

 

Amtrak announced that Empire Service and Ethan Allen Express trains remain canceled between Albany and New York City on Friday. It is unknown at this time if these services will be available by Saturday.

 

 

Story is here.

 

The Albany-New York segment is still out all day Friday.    Still running were the Ethan Allen Express between Albany and Rutland, the Niagara Falls (280-series) Empire Service trains between Albany and Niagara Falls, and the Maple Leaf between Albany and Niagara Falls.    The Lake Shore Limited did not run on its New York section, but the Boston section across Massachusetts did operate on Friday.

 

Reason:   Somewhere in Metro North territory, there is a 10-foot pile of mud fouling the tracks.

[KevinKorell]

 

Service Temporarily Suspended Between Albany and New York City Due to Impact from Hurricane Ida

Friday, September 3, 2021 4:25PM ET




Alternate transportation provided for some trains
 
Due to severe weather with significant rainfall along the Northeast Corridor, all Amtrak service between Albany and New York City on Empire Service and Ethan Allen Express trains is suspended. Alternate transportation will be provided for some trains.

Crews are working to inspect and make any necessary repairs to rail infrastructure and will resume service as soon as possible.
 


Customers with reservations on trains that are being modified will typically be accommodated on trains with similar departure times or another day. Amtrak will waive additional charges for customers looking to change their reservation during the modified schedule by calling our reservation center at 1-800-USA-RAIL.

The most up-to-date train status is available on Amtrak.com and in the free mobile app.

Follow us on Twitter for real-time service information:

• @AmtrakNECAlerts for service information in the Northeast Corridor (Acela, Northeast Regional and other corridor services).
• @AmtrakAlerts for service information outside the Northeast Corridor.

Subscribe at Amtrak.com/DelayAlerts to receive automated email or text message notifications if Amtrak trains are behind schedule at specific stations.

This information is correct as of the time and date above. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.