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[KevinKorell]

Amtrak at this point of time has not put any further updates out since 8/31/21 regarding service on the City of New Orleans, Sunset Limited, and Crescent to/from New Orleans.   As of today, 9/4/21, the Crescent continues to turn at Atlanta, and the City of New Orleans continues to turn at Memphis.  The Sunset Limited (2) that left Los Angeles on the evening of 9/3/21 is en route, but trying to make a reservation for the same train on 9/5 SAS-NOL is says "cancelled".

[CNJRoss]

Trains 'Newswire' 9/2/21

 

Amtrak’s New York tunnels withstand Ida’s deluge

 

Stranded trains led to Northeast Corridor shutdown; some cancellations will continue into Friday

 

An Amtrak Northeast Regional train makes it way through the Princeton Junction, N.J., station in April 2019. Heavy rains from the remnant of Hurricane Ida led to mid-route halts to trips Wednesday night and Thursday cancellations. (Bob Johnston)

 

NEW YORK — Despite more than 7 inches of rain that shut down New York’s subway system late Wednesday, the Amtrak tunnels connecting the Northeast Corridor to Manhattan survived tropical storm Ida without the debilitating damage that occurred as a result of 2012’s Superstorm Sandy.

 

But other damage and power outages caused cancellation of all Boston-Washington, D.C. trains Thursday and New York-Albany-Rensselaer, N.Y. trains through Friday, Sept. 3.

 

Amtrak spokesman Jason Abrams confirms the tunnels under the Hudson and East Rivers, to and from Penn Station and the Moynihan Train Hall, remain operational, but safety concerns and track outages caused some trains to stop at intermediate locations along the corridor Wednesday night.

 

Continue here.

[KevinKorell]

 

 

Service Restoration Plans for New Orleans

Saturday, September 4, 2021 5:30PM ET

 

Sunset Limited and Crescent trains resume full service, City of New Orleans trains still temporarily suspended south of Memphis

 

With thanks to BNSF Railway, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads, Amtrak can restore service on two of three current routes from and to New Orleans.

 

Sunset Limited: Effective Sunday, September 5, Train 2 from Los Angeles will operate to New Orleans. Effective Wednesday, September 8, Train 1 from New Orleans will operate to Los Angeles.

 

Crescent: Effective Monday, September 6, Train 19 from New York will operate to New Orleans. Effective Tuesday, September 7, Train 20 from New Orleans will operate to New York.

 

City of New Orleans: Train 58 is continuing to originate in Memphis instead of New Orleans and Train 59 is continuing to originate in Memphis to return to Chicago. No substitute transportation is available between New Orleans and Memphis. CN railroad crews are making repairs to damage caused by Hurricane Ida.

[KevinKorell]

Service Suspended Between Albany and New York City

Saturday, September 4, 2021 9:00AM ET

  Temporary Track Closure South of Rensselaer
 
Due to severe weather with significant rainfall along the Hudson River, all Amtrak service between Albany and New York City is temporarily suspended. Substitute transportation will be provided only for Train 48, the New York City section of the Lake Shore Limited.
 
Crews are working to inspect and make any necessary repairs to rail infrastructure and will resume service as soon as possible.
 

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]

AL.com  9/5/21:

 

 

    Hurricane Ida did not derail Amtrak plan to restart Gulf Coast route    

 

 

Sixteen years ago, Hurricane Katrina’s strong winds and powerful storm surge damaged rail stations and infrastructure along the Gulf Coast rail line. As a result, passenger rail has not operated along it ever since.

 

Story appears here.

 

Cross-posted in Ida/Amtrak and the thread for restoration of Gulf Coast service.

[CNJRoss]

 

Amtrak Service Restored Between New York City and Albany

 

September 6, 2021 2:00 PM

 

With thanks to MTA Metro-North Railroad south of Poughkeepsie and Amtrak engineering forces north to Rensselaer, Amtrak is restoring all scheduled service between New York City and Albany, effective Tuesday, September 7. Tracks along the Hudson River were temporarily closed due to damage from the remnants of Hurricane Ida.

 

This service resumption includes Empire Service and Maple Leaf trains sponsored by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT); Ethan Allen Express supported by NYSDOT with the Vermont Agency of Transportation and Amtrak Trains 48 & 49, the Lake Shore Limited to and from Chicago.

 

Here is what you can do to stay informed:

 

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

 

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]

58/59 extended from Memphis to Jackson, but still not making it to New Orleans.

 

 

Service Restoration Plans for New Orleans

Saturday, September 7, 2021 9:30PM ET

Amtrak Service Restoration Plans for New Orleans

City of New Orleans service now temporarily suspended south of Jackson, Miss.  
 
While Amtrak has been able to restore regular New Orleans service by the Sunset Limited (Trains 1 & 2) and Crescent (Trains 19 & 20), the route of the City of New Orleans is not yet available.
 
Effective with the southbound departure of Train 59 from Chicago on Wednesday, Sept. 8, the train will operate to Jackson, Miss. Effective Thursday, Sept. 9, Train 59 will originate in Jackson northbound to Chicago.
 
No substitute transportation is available between New Orleans and Jackson. CN railroad crews are continuing to make repairs to damage caused by Hurricane Ida in Mississippi and Louisiana.
 

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]

 

 

Hurricane Ida Repairs Affect City of New Orleans Service

Effective September 15, 2021

 

Canadian National is continuing repairs to infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Ida along Bonnet Carre Spillway and Lake Pontchartrain, impacting City of New Orleans service as outlined below:

 

Train 58, which normally operates between New Orleans and Chicago, will originate at Jackson with no alternate transportation provided.

 

Train 59, which normally operates between Chicago and New Orleans, will terminate at Jackson with no alternate transportation provided.

[KevinKorell]

Empire Service, Maple Leaf and Lake Shore Limited Schedule Changes

Effective September 20, 2021

Due to emergency repairs being completed by Metro North to storm damaged infrastructure, Empire, Maple Leaf and Lake Shore Limited service will be adjusted, as outlined below.

Southbound

• Amtrak trains operating between New York and Albany will have their schedules lengthened approximately 5 - 8 minutes between Croton-Harmon and New York.
• Weekday Trains 48, 64, 232, 234, 236, 280, 290, 238, 284 and 244 will be affected.
• Weekend Trains 48, 64, 250, 260, 280, 238, 284, 256, 292, 244 and 296 will be affected.

Northbound

• Most Amtrak trains operating between New York and Albany will have their schedules lengthened by 5 minutes between New York and Croton-Harmon, with trains operating on a later schedule to Albany.
• Trains 293 and 239 will depart New York at 5:45 pm, 3 minutes earlier than normal, and departing Croton-Harmon 2 minutes later than normal, operating a later schedule to Albany.
• Trains 253, 259 and 295 will add 1 minute after departing Croton-Harmon, 4 additional minutes after departing Poughkeepsie, operating on a later schedule to Albany.
• Weekday Trains 49, 63, 281, 233, 283, 291, 255, 237, 293, 239, 241 and 243 will be affected.
• Weekend Trains 49, 63, 281, 233, 283, 295, 253, 241 and 259 will be affected.

Cross posted in Ida and regular threads.

[KevinKorell]

Good news:

 

 

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