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[KevinKorell]

From X:

As of 10:53 AM PT, Coast Starlight Train 11, which was scheduled to depart Seattle on 11/6, will originate at Portland due to debris on the tracks. Alternate transportation will be provided. For assistance, please call/text 1-800-USA-RAIL.

 

 

 

As of 10:57 AM PT, Coast Starlight Train 14, which departed Los Angeles on 11/5, will terminate at Portland due to debris on the tracks. Alternate transportation will be provided. For assistance, please call/text 1-800-USA-RAIL.

 

[KevinKorell]

From X: 

 

 

As of 7:41 am PT, Due to track closure, Train 500 will now terminate at Portland (PDX). Alternate transportation will be provided from Portland (PDX) to Seattle (SEA). For assistance, please call 1-800-USA-RAIL.

 

 

As of 7:43 am PT, Due to track closure, Train 503 will now originate at Portland (PDX). Alternate transportation will be provided from Seattle (SEA) to Portland (PDX). For assistance, please call 1-800-USA-RAIL.

 

 

As of 7:44 am PT, Due to track closure, Train 504 is now canceled. Alternate transportation will be provided between Portland (PDX) and Seattle (SEA). For assistance, please call 1-800-USA-RAIL.

 

 

As of 7:45 am PT, Due to track closure, Train 505 will now originate at Portland (PDX). Alternate transportation will be provided from Seattle (SEA) to Portland (PDX). For assistance, please call 1-800-USA-RAIL.

 

 

As of 7:45 am PT, Due to track closure, Train 508 will now terminate at Portland (PDX). Alternate transportation will be provided from Portland (PDX) to Seattle (SEA). For assistance, please call 1-800-USA-RAIL.

 

 

As of 7:45 am PT, Due to track closure, Train 507 is now canceled. Alternate transportation will be provided between Seattle (SEA) and Portland (PDX). For assistance, please call 1-800-USA-RAIL.

 

 

As of 7:46 am PT, Due to track closure, Train 517 will now terminate at Seattle (SEA). Alternate transportation will be provided from Seattle (SEA) to Portland (PDX). For assistance, please call 1-800-USA-RAIL.

 

 

As of 7:47 am PT, Due to track closure, Train 518 will now originate at Seattle (SEA). Alternate transportation will be provided from Portland (PDX) to Seattle (SEA). For assistance, please call 1-800-USA-RAIL.

[KevinKorell]

From X, posted morning of 11/19/23:

 

 

ALERT: As of 5:47 am PT, Due to track closures south of Vancouver (VAC), Cascades Train 516 and Train 519, which are scheduled to operate between Seattle (SEA) and Vancouver (VAC) on 11/19, are now canceled. For further assistance, please call/text 1-800-USA-RAIL.

 

 

ALERT: As of 5:58 am PT, Due to track closures south of Vancouver (VAC), Cascades Train 517 will now originate at Seattle (SEA). For further assistance, please call/text 1-800-USA-RAIL.

 

 

ALERT: As of 5:58 am PT, Due to track closures south of Vancouver (VAC), Cascades Train 518 will now terminate at Seattle (SEA). For further assistance, please call/text 1-800-USA-RAIL.

[KevinKorell]

mynorthwest.com   12/5/23:

 

 

   Landslide blocks Amtrak train service from Seattle to Portland  

 

 

A landslide is disrupting Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland, Oregon, with service canceled through at least Thursday morning.

 

Here we go again.

[CNJRoss]

Trains News Wire

 

Amtrak service suspended between Seattle, Portland, Ore., after landslide

 

December 5, 2023

 

Suspension to run through at least Thursday morning

 

PORTLAND, Ore. — Amtrak has suspended service between Portland and Seattle through at least 8:30 a.m. on Thursday following a landslide today (Tuesday, Dec. 5) near Vancouver, Wash., according to a service alert posted by the passenger operator.

 

The suspension of Amtrak Cascades and Coast Starlight service between the two cities follows a slide on BNSF Railway about 6 miles north of Vancouver, according to KGW-TV. Freight operations have been restored through the area, but BNSF safety rules require a passenger-train moratorium through the slide area for 48 hours.

 

 

Continue here.  

[KevinKorell]

Amtrak website:

 

 

 

Service Temporarily Disrupted Between Seattle and Portland

December 5, 2023 10:30 am PT

 

All Amtrak train service between Portland and Seattle is cancelled through Thursday, December 7 at 8:30 am PT with alternative transportation. Trains operating between Portland and Eugene and Seattle and Vancouver, BC will operate as normal. This is due to a BNSF Railway passenger train moratorium following a landslide.

 

We will continue to keep you updated and will let you know when this situation is resolved and normal service has resumed.
 

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]

Sadly there was a second slide, so the suspension period has been extended.   From Amtrak website:

 

Service Temporarily Disrupted Between Seattle and Portland

December 06, 2023 10:00 PM

All Amtrak train service between Portland and Seattle is canceled through Friday, December 8 at 3:00 p.m. PT with alternative transportation. Trains operating between Portland and Eugene and Seattle and Vancouver, BC will operate as normal. This is due to a BNSF Railway passenger train moratorium following a second landslide.

 

We will continue to keep you updated and will let you know when this situation is resolved and normal service has resumed.

 

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 @AmtrakAlerts on Twitter for real-time service information on Amtrak trains 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]

Now the restoration is pushed to Saturday!

 

 

 

Amtrak Service Temporarily Disrupted Between Seattle and Portland

December 7, 2023 2:30 PM

 

All Amtrak train service between Portland and Seattle is cancelled until Saturday, December 9 at 7:22 a.m. PT with alternative transportation provided. Trains operating between Portland and Eugene and Seattle and Vancouver, BC will operate as normal. This is due to a BNSF Railway passenger train moratorium following landslides.

 

We will continue to keep you updated and will let you know when this situation is resolved, and normal service has resumed.
 

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]

KING-TV, Channel 5 in Seattle, WA, 1/20/24:
 

 

     Amtrak trains between Seattle and Portland canceled due to landslide  

Amtrak Cascades trains between Seattle and Portland have been canceled this weekend due to a landslide south of Kelso, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

 

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[KevinKorell]

Amtrak site:

 

 

 

Service Temporarily Disrupted Between Portland and Seattle

January 21, 2024 6:30 PM

 

Due to previous weather events causing an unforeseen track closure south of Kelso (KEL), service modifications will occur Sunday, January 21, ending January 23, at 10:45am PT, when tracks are expected to reopen.

 

Sunday, January 21 

 

Cascades

• Trains 500, 502, 503, 506, 509 & 511 are canceled with alternate transportation between Seattle and Portland 


• Trains 505 & 507 will originate in Portland with alternate transportation between Seattle and Portland


• Train 517 will terminate in Seattle with alternate transportation between Seattle and Portland


• Trains 504 & 508 will terminate in Portland with alternate transportation between Portland and Seattle


• Train 518 will originate in Seattle with alternate transportation between Seattle and Portland

Coast Starlight

• Train 14, which departed Los Angeles on 1/20, will now terminate in Portland with alternate transportation between Portland and Seattle


• Train 11, which is scheduled to depart Seattle on 1/21, will now originate in Portland with alternate transportation between Seattle and Portland

 

Monday, January 22

 

Cascades

• Trains 500, 502, 503, 506, 509 & 511 are cancelled with alternate transport between Seattle and Portland


• Trains 505 & 507 will originate in Portland with alternate transportation between Seattle and Portland


• Train 517 will terminate in Seattle with alternate transportation between Seattle and Portland


• Trains 504 & 508 will terminate in Portland with alternate transportation between Portland and Seattle


• Train 518 will originate in Seattle with alternate transportation between Seattle and Portland

Coast Starlight

• Train 14, which departed Los Angeles on 1/21, will now terminate in Portland with alternate transportation between Portland and Seattle


• Train 11, which is scheduled to depart Seattle on 1/22, will now originate in Portland with alternate transportation between Seattle and Portland

 

Tuesday, January 23

 

Cascades

• Trains 500, 502 & 503 are cancelled with alternate transportation between Seattle and Portland


• Train 505 will originate in Portland with alternate transportation between Seattle and Portland