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Posted 13 March 2017 - 09:41 PM



Amtrak Modifies Schedules on Tuesday, March 14



Forecasted winter storm prompts service changes

 


Amtrak will operate a modified schedule in the Northeast region on Tuesday, March 14 due to a winter storm.  Passengers holding reservations are strongly encouraged to monitor conditions and make any necessary changes in advance of their scheduled departure using Amtrak.com or our mobile apps to check their train status.
 
 
 
 
On March 14, there will be no Acela Express service between New York City and Boston, and there will be modified Acela Express service between New York City and Washington, D.C.
 
 
 
 
In addition, the Northeast Regional service that operates between Boston and Washington, D.C., will run on a modified schedule, with some trains truncated or cancelled, including some trains that operate in Virginia.
 
 
 
 
The Empire Service, Shuttle and Downeaster Service will also run on a modified schedule, with some trains truncated or cancelled.
 
The Keystone Service will operate on a severe weather schedule.
 
 
 
 
Some long distance trains that normally travel to and from the Northeast Corridor will also be affected, with service suspended between Albany/Rensselaer and Boston, and between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.
 
 
 
 
Passengers should allow extra time to get to the station and be extremely careful with possible slippery conditions in stations, on platforms and in the doorways of trains. Changes to these schedules or announcements about other service changes will be made as far in advance as possible and posted on our Service Alerts and Notices page at Amtrak.com/alerts. Short-notice alerts are also displayed at the top of the Amtrak.com homepage.
 
 
 
 
Amtrak's top priority is the safety of our passengers, employees and the traveling public. Amtrak engineering, operations and mechanical crews are actively monitoring the latest forecasts to ensure safe and efficient operation of the railroad, with preparations such as personnel and equipment positioning to quickly respond to potential problems and to resolve issues. Click here to see detailed information on how Amtrak prepares for inclement weather.
 


This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.
 
 
 
 
Passengers with travel plans can confirm their train's status, change their plans or review refund information using a range of tools – including Amtrak.comand smartphone apps. Follow @Amtrak on Twitteror any of our other social media channels.
 

 

 



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Posted 14 March 2017 - 12:35 PM


Amtrak Service Update for Tuesday, March 14


Service suspended between New York City and Boston

March 14, 2017

9 a.m. ET

 

Amtrak will operate a modified schedule in the Northeast region on Tuesday, March 14, due to a winter storm. Passengers holding reservations are strongly encouraged to monitor conditions and make any necessary changes in advance of their scheduled departure using amtrak.com or our mobiles apps to check their train status.

 

Due to changing winter storm conditions, the Northeast Regional service between New York City and Boston and Empire Service between New York City and Albany, N.Y., are suspended until further notice. Trains that depart each city before 9:00 a.m. will complete their trips. Acela Express service between New York City and Boston has already been canceled.

 

In addition, the Acela Express and Northeast Regional service that operate between New York City and Washington, D.C., will run on a modified schedule, with some trains truncated or cancelled, including some trains that operate in Virginia.

 

The Keystone Service, Shuttle, and Downeaster Service will also run on a modified schedule, with some trains truncated or cancelled.

 

Some long distance trains that normally travel to and from the Northeast Corridor will also be affected, with service suspended between Albany/Rensselaer and Boston, and between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.

 

Passengers should allow extra time to get to the station and be extremely careful with possible slippery conditions in stations, on platforms and in the doorways of trains. Changes to these schedules or announcements about other service changes will be made as far in advance as possible and posted on our Service Alerts and Notices page at Amtrak.com/alerts. Short-notice alerts are also displayed at the top of the Amtrak.com homepage.

 

Amtrak's top priority is the safety of our passengers, employees and the traveling public. Amtrak engineering, operations and mechanical crews are actively monitoring the latest forecasts to ensure safe and efficient operation of the railroad, with preparations such as personnel and equipment positioning to quickly respond to potential problems and to resolve issues. Click here to see detailed information on how Amtrak prepares for inclement weather.

 

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

 

Passengers with travel plans can confirm their train's status, change their plans or review refund information using a range of tools – including Amtrak.com, smartphone apps or by calling 800-USA-RAIL. Service Alerts, Passenger Notices and other announcements are posted at Amtrak.com/alerts.

 

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Posted 14 March 2017 - 12:36 PM

On top of all that.......

 


Delays between Wilmington, DE (WIL) and Baltimore, MD (BAL)

 

Trains between Wilmington, DE (WIL) and Baltimore, MD (BAL) are disrupted due to power system issues. Repairs are underway, but delays are expected. Confirm your train's status on Amtrak.com or our mobile apps. Thank you for your patience.   



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Posted 14 March 2017 - 08:09 PM

Amtrak Service Update for Wednesday, March 15


Modified service resumes across Northeast Corridor
 
March 14, 2017
6:00 p.m. ET

Amtrak will operate a modified schedule in the Northeast region on Wednesday, March 15 due to a winter storm. Passengers holding reservations are strongly encouraged to monitor conditions and make any necessary changes in advance of their scheduled departure using Amtrak.com or our mobile apps to check their train status.
 
The Acela Express and Northeast Regional service will operated a modified schedule between New York City and Boston, with some trains truncated or cancelled.
 
The Acela Express and Northeast Regional service that operates between New York City and Washington, D.C., will continue to operate on a modified schedule with some trains truncated or cancelled, including some trains that operate in Virginia.
 
The Vermonter, Keystone Service, and Empire Service will also run on a modified schedule with some trains truncated or cancelled. 
 
The Downeaster and Springfield Shuttle will resume scheduled service.
 
All long distance trains that normally travel to and from the Northeast Corridor will resume scheduled service.
 
Passengers should allow extra time to get to the station and be extremely careful with possible slippery conditions in stations, on platforms and in the doorways of trains. Changes to these schedules or announcements about other service changes will be made as far in advance as possible and posted on our Service Alerts and Notices page at Amtrak.com/alerts. Short-notice alerts are also displayed at the top of the Amtrak.com homepage.
 
Amtrak's top priority is the safety of our passengers, employees and the traveling public. Amtrak engineering, operations and mechanical crews are actively monitoring the latest forecasts to ensure safe and efficient operation of the railroad, with preparations such as personnel and equipment positioning to quickly respond to potential problems and to resolve issues. 

This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.
 
Passengers with travel plans can confirm their train's status, change their plans or review refund information using a range of tools – including Amtrak.com, smartphone apps or by calling 800-USA-RAIL. Service Alerts, Passenger Notices and other announcements are posted at Amtrak.com/alerts.
 
Follow @Amtrak on Twitter.



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Posted 15 March 2017 - 08:22 AM

MassLive, 3/14:
 

Longmeadow DPW plow driver's death is fifth at Birnie Road rail crossing, records show

 

 

LONGMEADOW -- A DPW plow driver who died in a collision with an Amtrak train Tuesday afternoon was the fifth person killed in a train accident at the crossing since the 1970s, according to federal records reviewed by The Republican.

 

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Town Manager Stephen J. Crane said the worker died when a northbound Amtrak train hit his truck. The worker was plowing Birnie Road -- a public way that runs through a wooded area off Pondside Road before connecting to West and Dunn roads, where several homes are located along the Connecticut River.

 

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According to a U.S. Department of Transportation "Crossing Inventory Form" reviewed by The Republican, there are no gate arms, lights or other traffic signals on Birnie Road to stop vehicles from passing over the tracks or warn of an oncoming train.

 

The records indicate there are signs for the crossing, and Google's Street View application shows stop signs and static railroad crossing signs -- known as "crossbucks" -- on the roadway on either side of the tracks.

 

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An Amtrak spokeswoman told television station WWLP the train involved was plowing the tracks, and that no passengers were on board. No injuries to the train's crew were reported. Regular Amtrak service was canceled Tuesday due to the weather.

 

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Posted 15 March 2017 - 08:00 PM

Northeast Region Service Update for Thursday, March 16

Regularly scheduled service resumes with exception of Empire Service
 
March 15, 2017
3:30 p.m. ET
 
Effective Thursday, March 16, Amtrak will resume regular operations for the Acela Express, Northeast Regional and all other services that operate between Boston and Washington D.C./Virginia. Empire Service will operate on a modified schedule.
 
Amtrak would like to thank our customers for their patience and understanding throughout the storm.
 
This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.
 
Passengers with travel plans can confirm their train's status, change their plans or review refund information using a range of tools – including Amtrak.com, smartphone apps or by calling 800-USA-RAIL. Service Alerts, Passenger Notices and other announcements are posted at http://Amtrak.com/alerts .
 
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Posted 15 March 2017 - 10:22 PM

Another sideshow from this storm!   This was in Rhinecliff, NY.  From Mashable, 3/15/17:

 


 

 

Watch a train blast a bunch of people with snow

 

 

Parts of the Northeastern United States were blasted with upwards of 20 inches of snow on Tuesday, causing major travel headaches for the area. While trains tend to do better than cars in the snow, the tracks still need to be cleared.

Story

 

Another version from WABC-TV, ABC-7 in New York.



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Posted 16 March 2017 - 08:27 AM

Albany, NY Times-Union, 3/15/17:

 


 

Amtrak Empire Service still not fully recovered after storm

 

Amtrak said Wednesday it expects to have regularly scheduled service restored on all of its routes affected by the winter storm with the exception of Empire Service in upstate New York.

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Posted 16 March 2017 - 08:37 AM

nyupstate.com   3/15/17:

 


 

Amtrak to resume most regular service on Thursday

 

Amtrak will resume most of its regular operations in the Northeast on Thursday following service disruptions from the major snowstorm that hit the region. 

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Posted 11 May 2017 - 08:00 AM

Western Mass News, Springfield, MA 5/8/17:

 
Family of Longmeadow DPW worker killed in train accident ask for safety equipment
 
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LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -  A tragic loss for the town of Longmeadow this year after a Department of Public Works plow truck driver was killed.

 

He was clearing the tracks during a March snow storm when he was struck by a train.

 

The family of that town employee, Warren Cowles, is now asking for safety equipment at that crossing.

 

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