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[KevinKorell]

AMTRAK SILVER SERVICE IN FLORIDA IMPACTED BY APPROACHING TROPICAL STORM ISAAC

August 25, 2012
3:30 pm ET

Amtrak has suspended a portion of its Silver Service line between Miami and Orlando, Florida, through Sunday, August 26, 2012 in advance of approaching tropical storm (Isaac).

The host railroad in the impacted region, CSX, and Amtrak, have determined that service south of Orlando, will be suspended through at least Sunday, as a pre-caution against potential damaging winds and flooding from heavy rain fall which are expected if Isaac makes landfall.

As a result the following adjustments have been made:

Saturday, August, 25, 2012:

Trains 91 (Silver Star/ New York to Miami) will terminate travel in Orlando with no alternate transportation

Train 97 (Silver Meteor New York to Miami)) will terminate travel in Orlando with no alternate transportation

Sunday, August 26, 2012:

Train 92 (Silver Star Miami to Jacksonville) will originate in Orlando with no alternate transportation between Miami and Orlando

Train 98 (Silver Meteor Miami to Jacksonville) will originate in Orlando with no alternate transportation between Miami and Orlando

In addition, Amtrak’s connecting bus service between Orlando and Fort Myers has been cancelled for Sunday and Monday (8/26-8/27), due to the impending severe weather conditions.

A decision on Monday’s operating plan will be determined sometime tomorrow.

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 http://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 http://Amtrak.com/ home page.

[KevinKorell]

8:30 PM Saturday evening update:

Amtrak Silver Service Impacted by Approaching Tropical Storm Isaac

August 25, 2012
8:30 pm ET

Amtrak has suspended a portion of its Silver Service line between Miami and Orlando, Florida, through Monday, August 27, 2012 in advance of approaching tropical storm (Isaac).

The host railroad in the impacted region, CSX, and Amtrak, have determined that service south of Orlando, will be suspended through at least Sunday, as a pre-caution against potential damaging winds and flooding from heavy rain fall which are expected if Isaac makes landfall.

As a result the following adjustments have been made:

Saturday, August, 25 through Monday, August, 27, 2012:

Trains 91 (Silver Star/ New York to Miami) will terminate travel in Orlando with no alternate transportation

Train 97 (Silver Meteor New York to Miami)) will terminate travel in Orlando with no alternate transportation

Sunday, August 26 through Monday, August 27, 2012:

Train 92 (Silver Star Miami to Jacksonville) will originate in Orlando with no alternate transportation between Miami and Orlando

Train 98 (Silver Meteor Miami to Jacksonville) will originate in Orlando with no alternate transportation between Miami and Orlando

In addition, Amtrak’s connecting bus service between Orlando and Fort Myers has been cancelled for Sunday and Monday (8/26-8/27), due to the impending severe weather conditions.

Additional operating adjustments will be made based on information provided on the storm’s projected path.



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.

[Sloan]

http://www.abcaction...n-orlando-miami

[BillMagee]

From Amtrak, August 25, 2012:

Amtrak Silver Service Impacted by Approaching Tropical Storm Isaac

August 25, 2012
8:30 pm ET

Amtrak has suspended a portion of its Silver Service line between Miami and Orlando, Florida, through Monday, August 27, 2012 in advance of approaching tropical storm (Isaac).

The host railroad in the impacted region, CSX, and Amtrak, have determined that service south of Orlando, will be suspended through at least Sunday, as a pre-caution against potential damaging winds and flooding from heavy rain fall which are expected if Isaac makes landfall.

As a result the following adjustments have been made:

Saturday, August, 25 through Monday, August, 27, 2012:

Trains 91 (Silver Star/ New York to Miami) will terminate travel in Orlando with no alternate transportation

Train 97 (Silver Meteor New York to Miami)) will terminate travel in Orlando with no alternate transportation

Sunday, August 26 through Monday, August 27, 2012:

Train 92 (Silver Star Miami to Jacksonville) will originate in Orlando with no alternate transportation between Miami and Orlando

Train 98 (Silver Meteor Miami to Jacksonville) will originate in Orlando with no alternate transportation between Miami and Orlando

In addition, Amtrak’s connecting bus service between Orlando and Fort Myers has been cancelled for Sunday and Monday (8/26-8/27), due to the impending severe weather conditions.

Additional operating adjustments will be made based on information provided on the storm’s projected path.

[BillMagee]

Cancellation of service to and from New Orleans:

Amtrak Service Suspended in New Orleans due to incoming Hurricane Isaac

Sunset Limited, Crescent and City of New Orleans trains

August 27, 2012
11:30 a.m. CT

All Amtrak service to and from New Orleans is suspended on Tuesday, August 28, and Wednesday, August 29, due to the forecasted hurricane landfall of Tropical Storm Isaac. No alternate transportation is available to and from New Orleans and the three cities where Amtrak service will temporarily originate and terminate.

Sunset Limited, Trains 1 & 2
This three-days-weekly service from Los Angeles and Tuscson will terminate and originate in San Antonio, with no Amtrak train service until further notice in Houston and Beaumont, Texas, or in Louisiana. Amtrak Thruway Bus Connections through Houston to and from Longview and Galveston are continuing to operate.

Crescent, Trains 19 & 20
This daily service from New York and Washington will terminate and originate in Atlanta, rather than New Orleans, with no service until further notice in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.

City of New Orleans, Trains 58 & 59
This daily service from Chicago will terminate and originate in Memphis, rather than New Orleans, with no service until further notice in Mississippi and Louisiana.

[BillMagee]

Update on Florida service:

August 26, 2012
7:30 pm ET

Amtrak has taken the pro-active measure in suspending portions of its Silver Service, the Sunset Limited and Crescent lines in advance of approaching tropical storm (Isaac).

The host railroads in the impacted regions, and Amtrak, have coordinated these adjustments in the interest of passenger/employee safety, as this storm has the potential to produce damaging winds and torrential rains and flooding conditions along its path.

Amtrak train operations will be impacted as follows:

South Florida (Silver Service)

Sunday August 26:

Trains 91 (25) and 97 (25) were terminated in Orlando Sunday with no alternate transportation south of Orlando.

Trains 98 (26) and 92 (26) were cancelled south of Orlando with no alternate transportation. Due to tight turn time we project Train 98(26) to depart Orlando approximately two hours late.

Connecting buses: 6291(26) and 6292 (26) between Jacksonville and Lakeland are cancelled. 6091(26)-6092(26) between Tampa and Ft. Myers are cancelled. 6097(26)-6098(26) between Orlando and Ft. Myers are cancelled.

Auto-Train operations are not affected and are operating normally.

Monday August 27:

Trains 91 (26) and 97 (26) will be terminated in Orlando with no alternate transportation south of Orlando.

Trains 98 (27) and 92 (27) are cancelled south of Orlando with no alternate transportation. Due to tight turn time we project Train 98 (27) will depart Orlando approximately two hours late.

Connecting buses: 6291(27) and 6292(27) between Jacksonville and Lakeland are cancelled. 6091(27)-6092(27) between Tampa and Ft. Myers are cancelled. 6097(27)-6098(27) between Orlando and Ft. Myers are cancelled.

Tuesday August 28:

Trains 91(27) and 97(27) will be terminated in Orlando Sunday(sic) with no alternate transportation south of Orlando.

[KevinKorell]

Amtrak Silver Service Restored Between Orlando, Tampa and Miami
Scheduled operations to resume Tuesday, August 28, following tropical storm

August 27, 2012
4:30 p.m. ET

Amtrak Silver Service (Silver Meteor and Silver Star) and connecting bus service (Jacksonville – Lakeland, Tampa – Ft. Myers) will operate as scheduled on Tuesday, August 28. Service between Orlando and Miami was suspended Sunday due to Tropical Storm Isaac.

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 http://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 http://Amtrak.com/ home page.

[KevinKorell]

Amtrak New Orleans services suspended due to Hurricane Isaac
Sunset Limited, Crescent and City of New Orleans trains

August 28, 2012
3:00 p.m. CT


All Amtrak service to and from New Orleans is temporarily suspended due to Hurricane Isaac. No alternate transportation is available to and from New Orleans and the three cities where Amtrak service will temporarily originate and terminate.

Sunset Limited, Trains 1 & 2

This three-days-weekly service from Los Angeles and Tucson will terminate and originate in San Antonio, rather than New Orleans, with no service on this route in Louisiana or in Beaumont or Houston, Texas, eastbound through August 31 and westbound through September 1. Amtrak Thruway Bus Connections at Houston to and from Longview and Galveston are continuing to operate.

Crescent, Trains 19 & 20

This daily service from New York and Washington will terminate and originate in Atlanta, rather than New Orleans, with no service on this route in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana through August 30.

City of New Orleans, Trains 58 & 59

This daily service from Chicago will terminate and originate in Memphis, rather than New Orleans, with no service on this route in Mississippi and Louisiana through August 31.

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 http://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 http://Amtrak.com/alerts for Service Alerts and Passenger Notices. Schedule information and train status updates are available at the http://Amtrak.com/ home page.

[KevinKorell]

Amtrak New Orleans services remain suspended due to Hurricane Isaac
Sunset Limited, Crescent and City of New Orleans trains

August 29, 2012
12:30 p.m. CT

All Amtrak service to and from New Orleans is temporarily suspended due to Hurricane Isaac through Friday, August 31. No alternate transportation is available to and from New Orleans and the three cities where Amtrak service will temporarily originate and terminate.

Sunset Limited, Trains 1 & 2

This three-days-weekly service from Los Angeles and Tucson will terminate and originate in San Antonio, rather than New Orleans, with no service on this route in Louisiana or in Beaumont or Houston, Texas, eastbound through August 31 and westbound through September 1. Amtrak Thruway Bus Connections at Houston to and from Longview and Galveston are continuing to operate.

Crescent, Trains 19 & 20

This daily service from New York and Washington will terminate and originate in Atlanta, rather than New Orleans, with no service on this route in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana through August 31.

City of New Orleans, Trains 58 & 59

This daily service from Chicago will terminate and originate in Memphis, rather than New Orleans, with no service on this route in Mississippi and Louisiana through August 31.

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 http://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 http://Amtrak.com/alerts for Service Alerts and Passenger Notices. Schedule information and train status updates are available at the http://Amtrak.com/ home page.

[KevinKorell]

I would be very surprised to see the Crescent restored anytime within the next few days. Weather Channel is showing very bad flooding from Lake Ponchartrain in downtown Slidell, with the live shots taking place next to the railroad track, the NS line that carries the Crescent. The track looks to be washed out in places. They say the water will not recede itself, but will need to be pumped from the city.