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[CNJRoss]

Amtrak Alert

 

Modified Service in Advance of Winter Storms

 

January 5, 2024 7:00 PM

 

For the safety of Amtrak customers and employees, due to forecasted winter weather, select trains will operate a modified schedule with no alternate transportation as follows:

 

SNIP (Northeast)

 

Midwest – West Coast:

 

Sunday, Jan 7 - Tuesday, Jan. 9

 

Empire Builder Service (operating between Chicago and Portland/Seattle):
• Trains 7/27 (Jan. 7) cancelled
• Trains 8/28 (Jan. 9) cancelled

 

Missouri River Runner (operating between St. Louis and Kansas City)

• Train 316 (Jan. 8) cancelled
• Train 319 (Jan. 8) operating between Chicago and St Louis
• Train 311 (Jan. 9) cancelled
• Train 318 (Jan. 9) operating between St. Louis and Chicago

 

Hiawatha Service (operating between Milwaukee and Chicago)
• Trains 330, 331, 334, 335, 338, 339 (Jan. 9) cancelled

 

Lincoln Service (operating between Chicago and Kansas City)
• Trains 300 & 305 (Jan. 9) cancelled

 

Wolverine Service (operating between Chicago and Pontiac, Mich.)
• Trains 352 & 353 (Jan. 9) cancelled

 

Illinois Zephyr (operating between Chicago and Quincy, Ill.)
• Trains 380 & 381 (Jan. 9) cancelled

 

[CNJRoss]

WLS-TV (ABC7), Chicago, IL 1/5/24

 

Some Amtrak trains canceled ahead of possible Chicago snow storm

 

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Amtrak is already changing its schedule ahead of a potential snow storm next week.

 

Some trains running in and out of Chicago are canceled or modified between Sunday and Tuesday.

 

 

Continue here.  

[KevinKorell]

Amtrak update on 1/8/24:

 

 

 

Modified Service in Advance of Winter Storm

January 08, 2024 02:30 PM

 

For the safety of Amtrak customers and employees, due to forecasted winter weather, select trains will operate on a modified schedule with no alternate transportation as follows:

 

Midwest - West Coast:

 

Monday, Jan. 8 - Tuesday, Jan. 9

 

Coast Starlight (operating between Seattle and Los Angeles)

• Train 14 (Jan. 8-9) operating between Los Angeles and Oakland, Calif.
• Train 11 (Jan. 9-10) operating between Oakland, Calif. and Los Angeles

Empire Builder Service (operating between Chicago and Portland/Seattle):

• Trains 8/28 (Jan. 9) cancelled

Missouri River Runner (operating between St. Louis and Kansas City)

• Train 316 (Jan. 8) cancelled
• Train 319 (Jan. 8) operating between Chicago and St Louis
• Train 311 (Jan. 9) cancelled
• Train 318 (Jan. 9) operating between St. Louis and Chicago

Hiawatha Service (operating between Milwaukee and Chicago)

• Trains 330, 331, 334, 335, 338, 339 (Jan. 9) cancelled

Lincoln Service (operating between Chicago and Kansas City)

• Trains 300 & 305 (Jan. 9) cancelled

Wolverine Service (operating between Chicago and Pontiac, Mich.)

• Trains 352 & 353 (Jan. 9) cancelled

Illinois Zephyr (operating between Chicago and Quincy, Ill.)

• Trains 380 & 381 (Jan. 9) cancelled

Here is what you can do to stay informed:

• Self-modify your reservation via the Amtrak app or Amtrak.com (or call 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 @AmtrakNECAlerts and @AmtrakAlerts on X for real-time service information on Amtrak trains in the NEC and across the country

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]

Nothing specific in this Amtrak update for 10 AM Tuesday 1/9/24:

 

 

 

Impending Storm on the Northeast Corridor

January 09, 2022 10:00 AM ET

 

 

To our valued customers: Please be advised that we are closely monitoring severe weather conditions in the Northeast forecast today, which may cause cancellations or delays to our services. We are committed to providing you with up-to-date information and are actively planning to minimize any potential service disruptions. Please stay tuned for updates via Amtrak's mobile app, text, email, or by checking Amtrak.com for train status. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated as we navigate these weather challenges together.

 

Here is what you can do to stay informed:

•  Self-modify your reservation via the Amtrak app or Amtrak.com (or call 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 @AmtrakNECAlerts and @AmtrakAlerts on X for real-time service information on Amtrak trains in the NEC and across the country

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

[KevinKorell]

Latest Amtrak alert as of Tuesday night, 1/9/24:

 

 

 

Impending Storm on the Northeast Corridor

January 09, 2024 10:30 PM

 

For the safety of Amtrak customers and employees, due to the forecasted storm on the Northeast Corridor, the following services have been adjusted:

 

January 9, 2024

 

Acela: 

• 2122 is canceled in its entirety.
• 2124 is canceled in its entirety.
• 2172 is canceled between New York and Boston.
• 2173 is canceled between New York and Washington.

Northeast Regional:

•  136 is canceled in its entirety.
•  179 is canceled in its entirety.
•  186 is canceled in its entirety.
•  67 is canceled in its entirety.
•  178 is canceled between New York and Boston.
•  177 is canceled between New York and Washington.
•  66 is canceled between Washington and Boston.
•  125 is canceled between Richmond and Newport News.
•  85 is canceled between Washington and Richmond.

Keystone:

• 618 is canceled in its entirety.
• 622 is canceled in its entirety.
• 620 is canceled in its entirety.
• 653 is canceled between Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
• 657 is canceled between Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
• 655 is canceled between Philadelphia and Harrisburg 

January 10, 2024

Acela: 

• 2190 is canceled in its entirety.
• 2159 is canceled in its entirety.
• 2151 is canceled between Boston and New York.

Northeast Regional:

• 151 is canceled in its entirety.
• 141 is canceled between Springfield and New York.
• 86 is canceled between Richmond and Washington.
• 174 is canceled between Newport News and Richmond.
• 66 is canceled between Roanoke and Washington.

Keystones:

• 601 is canceled in its entirety.
• 607 is canceled in its entirety.
• 605 is canceled in its entirety.
• 642 is canceled in its entirety. 
• 622 is canceled in its entirety.
• 645 is canceled between Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
• 647 is canceled between Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
• 657 is canceled between Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
• 640 is canceled between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
• 600 is canceled between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
• 650 is canceled between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
• 656 is canceled between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

Downeaster: 

• 680 is canceled in its entirety.
• 681 is canceled in its entirety.

Please stay tuned for updates via Amtrak's mobile app, text, email, or by checking Amtrak.com for train status. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated as we navigate these weather challenges together.

 

Here is what you can do to stay informed:

 

• Self-modify your reservation via the Amtrak app or Amtrak.com (or call 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 @AmtrakNECAlerts and @AmtrakAlerts on X for real-time service information on Amtrak trains in the NEC and across the country

 

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

[KevinKorell]

WPST Radio, Trenton, NJ, 1/9/24:
 

 

    Amtrak Cancels Dozens of Trains on Tuesday & Wednesday Amid Storm  

 

Amtrak has canceled nearly twenty trains in the Northeast as Tuesday evening’s storm rages on across the area. The cancelations affect trains on both Tuesday and Wednesday.

 

Read

[KevinKorell]

Amtrak update as of Wednesday morning 1/10/24:

 

 

 

Impending Storm on the Northeast Corridor

January 10, 2024 10:00 AM

 

For the safety of Amtrak customers and employees, due to the forecasted storm on the Northeast Corridor, the following services have been adjusted:

 

January 10, 2024

Acela: 

• 2190 is canceled in its entirety.
• 2159 is canceled in its entirety.
• 2151 is canceled between Boston and New York.

Northeast Regional:

• 151 is canceled in its entirety.
• 141 is canceled between Springfield and New York.

Amtrak Virginia (operating between Washing, D.C. and Virginia)

• Train 86 is canceled between Richmond and Washington.
• 174 is canceled between Newport News and Richmond.
• 66 is canceled between Roanoke and Washington

Keystones:

• 601 is canceled in its entirety.
• 607 is canceled in its entirety.
• 605 is canceled in its entirety
• 622 is canceled in its entirety.
• 641 is canceled between Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
• 645 is canceled between Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
• 647 is canceled between Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
• 657 is canceled between Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
• 640 is canceled between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
• 600 is canceled between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
• 650 is canceled between Harrisburg and New York.
• 656 is canceled between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
• 642 is canceled between Harrisburg and Philadelphia. 
• 648 is canceled between Harrisburg and New York.
• 646 is canceled between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
• 655 is canceled between Harrisburg and New York.

Downeaster: 

• 680 is canceled in its entirety.
• 681 is canceled in its entirety.

Please stay tuned for updates via Amtrak's mobile app, text, email, or by checking Amtrak.com for train status. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated as we navigate these weather challenges together.

Here is what you can do to stay informed:

• Self-modify your reservation via the Amtrak app or Amtrak.com (or call 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 @AmtrakNECAlerts and @AmtrakAlerts on X for real-time service information on Amtrak trains in the NEC and across the country

 

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