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[KevinKorell]

Amtrak Modifies Empire Service Schedule

 

Feb 8, 2015
7:30 p.m. ET

 

Due to the winter storm in the Northeast, Amtrak is modifying the Empire Service schedule for Monday, Feb. 9. Empire Service trains 230 and 234 (Albany-Rensselaer to New York), train 235 (New York to Albany-Rensselaer) and train 281 (New York to Niagara Falls, NY) are canceled on Monday, Feb. 9. Additionally, Empire Service train 280 (Niagara Falls, NY to New York) is canceled on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Passengers with reservations on these trains will be notified and accommodated on other scheduled service.

 

Northeast Regional and Acela Express service, operating between Washington and Boston, will operate as scheduled.

 

Passengers are encouraged to confirm train status before traveling to the station. Amtrak is monitoring the weather situation and will modify service as appropriate.

 

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. 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.

 

To be notified of service disruptions on the Northeast Corridor (including Acela Express, Northeast Regional and other corridor services), follow @AmtrakNEC on Twitter.

 

[KevinKorell]

Downeaster website:

 

 

PRIORITY ALERT:

Winter Weather causing delays

 

Monday, Feb. 9

 

Please anticipate weather related delays today as crews work to remove snow from the railroad.

 

Passengers are urged to plan for extra travel time and to check the train status of a particular train by using the "Train Status" tab on the home page.

[CNJRoss]

Amtrak Service Alert:

 

Amtrak Downeaster Service Canceled Tuesday

 

Feb. 9, 2015
8:30 p.m. ET

 

Due to the severe winter weather, all Amtrak Downeaster service (Boston - Brunswick, Maine) is canceled on Tuesday, Feb. 10

 

Amtrak is planning to operate Northeast Regional and Acela Express service, operating between Washington and Boston, as scheduled.

 

We are closely monitoring the weather situation and will modify service as appropriate.

 

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. 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.

 

To be notified of service disruptions on the Northeast Corridor (including Acela Express, Northeast Regional and other corridor services), follow @AmtrakNEC on Twitter.

[KevinKorell]

Downeaster website at least explains why:

 

 

PRIORITY ALERT:

All Downeaster Trains Cancelled for Tuesday

 

Monday, Feb. 9- 9:00pm

 

Due to the Governor of MA declaring a State of Emergency, all MBTA rail services will be suspended Tuesday, Feb 10. This means no Subway, Trolleys or Commuter Rail trains will operate .

 

This decision has forced the Downeaster to cancel all trains as well as there is no way for our trains to enter MA. 

 

We apologize for this inconvenience and plan on returning to normal service on Wednesday, Feb. 11

[KevinKorell]

Amtrak Operating Modified Schedule Between New York and Boston on Tuesday

Downeaster service canceled; Springfield Shuttle on modified schedule

 

Feb. 10, 2015
9:45 a.m. EST

 

Due to the recent snowfall in the New England area, Amtrak is operating a modified Northeast Regional and Acela Express schedule between New York and Boston on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Service is operating as scheduled between New York and Washington, though passengers may experience some delays.

 

Additionally, Springfield Shuttles (Springfield, Mass. – New Haven, Conn.) will be operating a modified schedule and all Downeaster service (Boston – Brunswick, Maine) is canceled on Tuesday, Feb. 10.

 

Passengers with reservations on trains that are being modified will be contacted and accommodated on trains with similar departure times. Anyone planning to travel should check their train status prior to departing, allow extra time to get to the station and be extremely careful in stations and on platforms.

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. 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.

 

To be notified of service disruptions on the Northeast Corridor (including Acela Express, Northeast Regional and other corridor services), follow @AmtrakNEC on Twitter.

[KevinKorell]

From Downeaster site:

 

PRIORITY ALERT: Winter Weather causing delays

 

 

Please anticipate delays as crews continue to remove the snow from the railroad.

 

Passengers are encouraged to check train status by clicking the Train Status tab on our homepage.

 

PRIORITY ALERT: train 686 experiencing mechanical difficulties

 

Train 686 will be significantly delayed due to mechanical problems. It will not arrive until the schedule of 688 to all stations south of Wells.

Train 685 will be held to depart at 5:40. Passengers with tickets for 685 or 687 will be able to board that train.