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#11 AlanB

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Posted 31 October 2012 - 04:09 PM

Here's Amtrak's plan for tomorrow, Nov 1st:

AMTRAK SERVICE RESTORATION PLAN FOR NOVEMBER 1
Modified Northeast Regional service between Boston and New Haven, Conn.; and between Newark, N.J., and points south; more overnight train service restoration; New York City service planning underway for Friday, Nov. 2

October 31, 2012
4:15 p.m. ET

Amtrak will provide modified Northeast Regional service between Boston and New Haven, Conn., and between Newark, N.J., and points south, on Thursday, November 1. Amtrak will also operate Shuttle service trains between Springfield, Mass., and New Haven, Keystone Service trains between Harrisburg, Penn., and Philadelphia, and Downeaster service trains between Boston and Portland, Maine, along with additional overnight services to and from the Northeast.

Amtrak is continuing to remove water from tunnels in order to make repairs to track, signal and power systems under the Hudson and East rivers and to restore service to and from Penn Station in New York City. Amtrak is planning to operate modified service to and from New York City on Friday, November 2, with schedules to be announced on Thursday, November 1.

In the meantime, there will be no Northeast Regional service between Newark and New Haven and no Acela Express service for the length of the Northeast Corridor on Thursday, November 1.

Other service plans, full and partial service, for Thursday, November1:


Crescent (Trains 19 & 20) will operate only between Washington D.C. and New Orleans Capitol Limited (Train 30), will operate normally Chicago-Washington, D.C. Pennsylvanian (Trains 42 & 43), will operate only between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Cardinal (Train 50) will operate only between Chicago and Indianapolis Auto Train (Trains 52 & 53), will operate normally Lorton, Va.-Sanford, Fla. Maple Leaf (Trains 63 & 64) will operate only between Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and Albany-Rensselaer Carolinian (Trains 79 & 80) will operate only between Philadelphia and Charlotte Silver Star (Trains 91 & 92) will only operate between Miami and Jacksonville, Fla. Silver Meteor (Trains 97 & 98) will operate between Washington D.C. and Miami Lake Shore Limited (Trains 448 & 449) will operate normally between Chicago and Boston, with no (Trains 48 & 49) service to points south of Albany-Rensselaer Canceled on Thursday, November 1, is the Empire Service between New York City and Buffalo/Niagara Falls, the Adirondack (Trains 68 & 69) to and from Montreal, Québec, Canada, and the Ethan Allen Express (Trains 290 & 291) to and from Rutland, Vt., due to track damage south of Albany-Rensselaer, N.Y.

The following services are also canceled for Thursday, November 1:


Capitol Limited (Train 29), Washington-Chicago Vermonter (Trains 55 & 56), St. Albans, Vt.-Washington, D.C. Palmetto (Trains 89 & 90), New York-Savannah, including connecting Amtrak Thruway Bus Service Customers are encouraged to monitor Amtrak.com/alerts and those Northeast Corridor passengers on Acela Express, Northeast Regional or Keystone Service trains can follow @AmtrakNEC on Twitter to be notified when updates are posted on Amtrak.com. Amtrak will also be providing updates on its Facebook.com/Amtrak and Twitter.com/Amtrak pages.

Amtrak will update this statement by Thursday evening, November 1.


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#12 AlanB

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Posted 01 November 2012 - 12:56 PM

Amtrak's Twitter Feed just reported that they've pumped one of the North River Tunnel's (Hudson) dry and that they plan to run a test train with no passengers this afternoon between Newark & NY Penn.
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Posted 01 November 2012 - 01:02 PM

A few more details:

AMTRAK CLEARS WATER FROM ONE OF THE HUDSON RIVER TUNNELS
by Amtrak on Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 10:33am ·
Repairs continue, test train to operate later today; New York City service restoration pending

Amtrak engineering and transportation forces are working together to restore service to and from New York City from points south and north on the Northeast Corridor.

Water has been pumped from one of the two Amtrak tunnels under the Hudson River and repairs continue in order to operate modified service. Among the procedures being followed is the operation of a test train -- without public passengers -- between New York City and Newark, N.J.

Amtrak will make an announcement later today regarding service restoration at New York City. When service resumes, it will subject to delay while repairs continue.

Reservations and ticketing for the modified service is not yet available. Passengers for the service will be asked to make reservations and/or use the eTicketing option with their computers and smartphones before traveling to Penn Station New York, 30th Street Station in Philadelphia or other Amtrak locations.

Customers are encouraged to monitor Amtrak.com/alerts and those Northeast Corridor passengers on Acela Express, Northeast Regional or Keystone Service trains can follow @AmtrakNEC on Twitter to be notified when updates are posted on Amtrak.com. Amtrak will also be providing updates on its Facebook.com/Amtrak and Twitter.com/Amtrak pages.

Passengers who have paid but choose not to travel due to this service disruption can receive a refund or a voucher for future travel. Some tickets booked online that have not yet been printed can be modified or canceled on Amtrak.com or by using the free Amtrak mobile app.

To be notified of major service disruptions resulting in delays of 60 minutes or more to multiple trains on the Northeast Corridor, follow @AmtrakNEC on Twitter.

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant. Passengers are encouraged to call 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com/alerts for Service Alerts and Passenger Notices. Schedule information and train status updates are available at the Amtrak.com home page.


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#14 AlanB

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Posted 01 November 2012 - 04:35 PM

The latest:

AMTRAK NEW YORK CITY SERVICE RESTORATION UNDERWAY
Modified New York service now available to points south, New York-Boston and other announcements pending

November 1, 2012
4:00 p.m. ET

Amtrak is now taking reservations for modified service starting this evening between New York City and points south, including Trenton and Philadelphia.

Before traveling to Penn Station New York, 30th Street Station in Philadelphia or other Amtrak locations, passengers should make reservations and/or use the eTicketing option with their computers and smartphones.

Amtrak services to and from New York City are subject to delay while repairs continue.

Later, Amtrak will also announce plans to provide the first modified Northeast Regional service between New York City and Boston, modified Acela Express service and plans to restore other services that have been suspended due to Hurricane Sandy.

Repairs by other track owners also continue for the route between New York City and Albany-Rensselaer, with no estimate available for a restoration date for Empire Service trains between New York City and Buffalo/Niagara Falls, the Adirondack (Trains 68 & 69) to and from Montreal, Québec, Canada, and the Ethan Allen Express (Trains 290 & 291) to and from Rutland, Vt.

Customers are encouraged to monitor Amtrak.com/alerts and those Northeast Corridor passengers on Acela Express, Northeast Regional or Keystone Service trains can follow @AmtrakNEC on Twitter to be notified when updates are posted on Amtrak.com. Amtrak will also be providing updates on its Facebook.com/Amtrak and Twitter.com/Amtrak pages.

Passengers who have paid but choose not to travel due to this service disruption can receive a refund or a voucher for future travel. Some tickets booked online that have not yet been printed can be modified or canceled on Amtrak.com or by using the free Amtrak mobile app.

To be notified of major service disruptions resulting in delays of 60 minutes or more to multiple trains on the Northeast Corridor, follow @AmtrakNEC on Twitter.

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant. Passengers are encouraged to call 800-USA-RAIL 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com/alerts for Service Alerts and Passenger Notices. Schedule information and train status updates are available at the Amtrak.com home page.


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Posted 01 November 2012 - 07:47 PM

The plan for Friday the 2nd:

AMTRAK NORTHEAST CORRIDOR SERVICE RESTORATION PLAN FOR NOVEMBER 2
Acela Express and Northeast Regional modified service Boston-New York City-Washington, D.C.; other services also restored following Hurricane Sandy

November 1, 2012
6:30 p.m. ET

Amtrak will provide Acela Express and Northeast Regional modified service on the Northeast Corridor between Boston and Washington, D.C., via New York City, on Friday, November 2. Before traveling to Boston-South Station, New York-Penn Station, Philadelphia-30th Street Station, or other Amtrak locations, passengers should make reservations and/or use the eTicketing option with their computers and smartphones.

Amtrak services to and from New York City are subject to delay while repairs continue.

Other plans, full and modified service, for Friday, November 2:

Keystone Service trains to and from Harrisburg, Penn., will primarily originate and terminate in Philadelphia, rather than New York
Crescent (Trains 19 & 20) will operate only between Washington D.C. and New Orleans, rather than originating and terminating in New York
Pennsylvanian (Trains 42 & 43), will operate normally Pittsburgh-New York
Cardinal (Train 51) will operate only between Indianapolis and Chicago, rather than originating and terminating in New York
Vermonter (Train 55) will originate in Springfield, Mass., rather than St. Albans, Vt., while Vermonter (Train 56) will operate normally from Washington, D.C., and terminate in St. Albans
Maple Leaf (Trains 63 & 64) will operate only between Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and Albany-Rensselaer, rather than originating and terminating in New York
Carolinian (Trains 79 & 80) will operate normally New York-Charlotte
Palmetto (Trains 89 & 90) will operate normally New York-Savannah, including connecting Amtrak Thruway Bus Service
Silver Star (Train 91) will originate in Jacksonville, rather than New York and (Train 92) will operate normally between Miami and New York
Silver Meteor (Trains 97 & 98) will operate normally New York-Miami
Lake Shore Limited (Trains 448 & 449) will operate normally Chicago-Boston, with no service to points south of Albany-Rensselaer, rather than (Trains 48 & 49) originating and terminating in New York
Repairs by other track owners also continue for the route between New York City and Albany-Rensselaer, with no estimate available for a restoration date for Empire Service trains between New York City and Buffalo/Niagara Falls, the Adirondack (Trains 68 & 69) to and from Montreal, Québec, Canada, and the Ethan Allen Express (Trains 290 & 291) to and from Rutland, Vt.

Customers are encouraged to monitor Amtrak.com/alerts and those Northeast Corridor passengers on Acela Express, Northeast Regional or Keystone Service trains can follow @AmtrakNEC on Twitter to be notified when updates are posted on Amtrak.com. Amtrak will also be providing updates on its Facebook.com/Amtrak and Twitter.com/Amtrak pages.

Amtrak will update this statement by Friday evening, November 2.

Passengers who have paid but choose not to travel due to this service disruption can receive a refund or a voucher for future travel. Some tickets booked online that have not yet been printed can be modified or canceled on Amtrak.com or by using the free Amtrak mobile app.

To be notified of major service disruptions resulting in delays of 60 minutes or more to multiple trains on the Northeast Corridor, follow @AmtrakNEC on Twitter.

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant. Passengers are encouraged to call 800-USA-RAIL 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com/alerts for Service Alerts and Passenger Notices. Schedule information and train status updates are available at the Amtrak.com home page.


The full press release can be found here.
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Posted 02 November 2012 - 03:15 PM

And here's the Friday update for Saturday:

AMTRAK NORTHEAST CORRIDOR SERVICE RESTORATION PLAN FOR NOVEMBER 3 AND NOVEMBER 4
Acela Express and Northeast Regional regular weekend service Boston-New York City-Washington, D.C.: most overnight service is restored

November 2, 2012
2:45 p.m. ET

Amtrak will provide Acela Express and Northeast Regional regular weekend service on the Northeast Corridor between Boston and Washington, D.C., via New York City, on Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4. To avoid the possibility of long lines at ticket offices and sold-out trains, passengers should make reservations and payment in advance through Amtrak.com, through the Amtrak app on a smartphone, or by calling 800-USA-RAIL.

Amtrak services to and from New York City are subject to delay while repairs continue.

Other plans, full and modified service, for Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4:

Keystone Service trains will operate normally between Harrisburg, Penn., and New York
Crescent (Trains 19 & 20) will operate normally between New York and New Orleans
Cardinal (Train 50) will operate normally between Chicago and New York
Vermonter (Trains 54 & 57) will operate normally between St. Albans, Vt., and New York
Maple Leaf (Trains 63 & 64) will operate only between Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and Albany-Rensselaer, rather than originating and terminating in New York
Silver Star (Trains 91 & 92) will operate normally between Miami and New York
Lake Shore Limited (Trains 448 & 449) will operate normally Chicago-Boston, with no service to points south of Albany-Rensselaer, rather than (Trains 48 & 49) originating and terminating in New York
Repairs by other track owners also continue for the route between New York City and Albany-Rensselaer, with no estimate available for a restoration date for Empire Service trains between New York City and Buffalo/Niagara Falls, the Adirondack (Trains 68 & 69) to and from Montreal, Québec, Canada, and the Ethan Allen Express (Trains 290 & 291) to and from Rutland, Vt.

Customers are encouraged to monitor Amtrak.com/alerts and those Northeast Corridor passengers on Acela Express, Northeast Regional or Keystone Service trains can follow @AmtrakNEC on Twitter to be notified when updates are posted on Amtrak.com. Amtrak will also be providing updates on its Facebook.com/Amtrak and Twitter.com/Amtrak pages.

Amtrak will update this statement by Saturday evening, November 3, for service beginning Monday, November 5.

Passengers who have paid but choose not to travel due to this service disruption can receive a refund or a voucher for future travel. Some tickets booked online that have not yet been printed can be modified or canceled on Amtrak.com or by using the free Amtrak mobile app.

To be notified of major service disruptions resulting in delays of 60 minutes or more to multiple trains on the Northeast Corridor, follow @AmtrakNEC on Twitter.


The full press release can be found here.
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Posted 02 November 2012 - 09:45 PM

A late update from Amtrak, announcing the restoration of Empire Service:

AMTRAK SERVICE RESTORATION PLAN FOR NOVEMBER 3 AND NOVEMBER 4
Modified Empire Service between New York City and Albany-Rensselaer this Saturday; Acela Express and Northeast Regional weekend schedules in effect Boston-New York City-Washington, D.C.

November 2, 2012
8:30 p.m. ET

Amtrak is restoring Empire Service trains between New York City and Albany-Rensselaer on a modified schedule on Saturday, November 3. Amtrak will update this statement by Saturday evening, November 3, for Empire Service trains on Sunday, November 4, and other service beginning Monday, November 5.

Repairs by other track owners continue for the route between New York and Albany-Rensselaer, with no estimate available for a restoration date for the Adirondack (Trains 68 & 69) to and from Montreal, Québec, Canada, and the Ethan Allen Express (Trains 290 & 291) to and from Rutland, Vt.

As previously announced, Amtrak will provide Acela Express and Northeast Regional trains on weekend schedules on the Northeast Corridor between Boston and Washington, D.C., via New York City, on Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4.

Amtrak services to and from New York City are subject to delay while repairs continue.


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Posted 03 November 2012 - 09:33 PM

Here's the Saturday update from Amtrak:

AMTRAK SERVICE RESTORATION PLAN FOR NOVEMBER 4
Modified Empire Service continues between New York City and Albany-Rensselaer this Sunday

November 3, 2012
8:00 p.m. ET

Amtrak is continuing to restore Empire Service with additional trains operating between New York City and Albany-Rensselaer on a modified schedule on Sunday, November 4. Amtrak will update this statement by Sunday evening, November 4, for Empire Service trains on Monday, November 5, as well as other service beginning Monday, November 5.

Repairs by other track owners continue for the route between New York and Albany-Rensselaer. Amtrak services to and from New York City are subject to delay while repairs continue.

To avoid the possibility of long lines at ticket offices and sold-out trains, passengers should make reservations and payment in advance through Amtrak.com, through the Amtrak app on a smartphone, or by calling 800-USA-RAIL.

Other plans - modified service, for Sunday, November 4:
The northbound Adirondack (Train 69) will operate normally New York-Monteal, Québec, Canada.
Lake Shore Limited (Trains 448 & 449) will operate normally Chicago-Boston, with connecting train service available points south of Albany-Rensselaer.
The westbound Maple Leaf (Trains 63) will operate between New York and Toronto, Ontario, Canada on a modified schedule.
The Ethan Allen Express (Trains 290 & 291) remains cancelled to and from Rutland, Vt.


Passengers who have paid but choose not to travel due to this service disruption can receive a refund or a voucher for future travel. Some tickets booked online that have not yet been printed can be modified or canceled on Amtrak.com or by using the free Amtrak mobile app.

To be notified of major service disruptions resulting in delays of 60 minutes or more to multiple trains on the Northeast Corridor, follow @AmtrakNEC on Twitter.


The full press release can be found here.
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Posted 04 November 2012 - 07:09 PM

The Sunday update from Amtrak:

AMTRAK Northeast Corridor service restoration plan for Monday, November 5

Acela Express and Northeast Regional Boston-New York City-Washington, D.C. operate with reduced frequencies: modified Empire Service continues between New York City and Albany-Rensselaer

November 4, 2012
4:15 p.m. ET

Amtrak will provide Acela Express and Northeast Regional service on the Northeast Corridor between Boston-New York City-Washington, D.C. with reduced frequencies on Monday, November 5. Amtrak continues the restoration on the Empire Service operating between New York City and Albany-Rensselaer on a modified schedule.

Amtrak services to and from New York City are subject to delay while repairs continue.

To avoid the possibility of long lines at ticket offices and sold-out trains, passengers should make reservations and payment in advance through Amtrak.com, through the Amtrak app on a smartphone, or by calling 800-USA-RAIL. Amtrak will update this statement, as necessary, throughout the day on Monday, November 5.

Other plans for Monday, November 5:

All long distance trains will operate normally to/from New York City. Scheduling exceptions are as follow: the Lake Shore Limited (Chicago-Boston) and the Maple Leaf (New York-Toronto, Ontario, Canada) will have separate connecting train service available for points south of Albany-Rensselaer. Keystone Service will only operate between Harrisburg, Penn., and Philadelphia, with the exception of Trains 656 and 639. The northbound Ethan Allen Express will operate New York to Rutland, Vt.

Passengers who have paid but choose not to travel due to this service disruption can receive a refund or a voucher for future travel. Some reservations booked online can be modified or canceled on Amtrak.com or by using the free Amtrak mobile app.

To be notified of major service disruptions resulting in delays of 60 minutes or more to multiple trains on the Northeast Corridor, follow @AmtrakNEC on Twitter.


The full press release can be found here.
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Posted 05 November 2012 - 07:28 PM

The Monday update from Amtrak:

AMTRAK NORTHEAST CORRIDOR SERVICE RESTORATION PLAN FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 AND WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Monday, November 5, 2012
4:00 ET


On Tuesday, Nov. 6 and Wednesday, Nov. 7, Amtrak will continue to provide modified Acela Express and Northeast Regional service on the Northeast Corridor between Boston - New York City - Washington, D.C. as well as on the Empire Service operating between New York City and Albany-Rensselaer.

Amtrak services to and from New York City are subject to delay while repairs from Hurricane Sandy continue. To avoid the possibility of long lines at ticket offices and sold-out trains, passengers should make reservations and payment in advance through Amtrak.com, through the Amtrak app on a smartphone or by calling 800-USA-RAIL.

This Service Alert should be considered in effect through Wednesday, Nov. 7, though updates will be posted as necessary.

Other operating plans for Nov. 6 and Nov. 7:

All long distance trains will operate normally to/from New York City. Scheduling exceptions are as follow: the Lake Shore Limited (Chicago-Boston) and the Maple Leaf (New York - Toronto, Canada) will have separate connecting train service available for points south of Albany-Rensselaer. Keystone Service will only operate between Harrisburg, Penn. and Philadelphia, with the exception of Trains 656 and 639. The Ethan Allen Express will operate normally between New York City and Rutland, Vt., however, the northbound train may depart 30 minutes late.

Passengers who have paid but choose not to travel due to this service disruption can receive a refund or a voucher for future travel. Some reservations booked online can be modified or canceled on Amtrak.com or by using the free Amtrak mobile app.

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant. Passengers are encouraged to call 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com/alerts for Service Alerts and Passenger Notices. Schedule information and train status updates are available at the Amtrak.com home page.


The full press release can be found here.
Alan,

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