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[KevinKorell]

Times of San Diego, 8/18/23:

 

 

   Approaching Storm Disrupts College Classes, Pro Sports, Concerts and Amtrak  

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• Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains 761 and 794 between Los Angeles and San Diego will not run Saturday night through Monday morning. Additional cancellations are possible depending on storm impacts, according to Amtrak.

 

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[KevinKorell]

As posted on X:

As of 12:15am CT, Sunset Limited Train 1, which is scheduled to depart New Orleans (NOL) on 8/19, is now canceled due to severe weather caused by Hurricane Hilary. For further assistance call or text 1-800-USA-RAIL.

[KevinKorell]

As posted on X:

 

 

 

As of 3:46 pm CT, Southwest Chief Train 3, which is scheduled to depart Chicago (CHI) on 8/19, will terminate in Albuquerque (ABQ) as a precaution due to a tropical storm warning for Hurricane Hilary. For traveling assistance, please call or text 1-800-USA-RAIL.

Southwest Chief Train 4 which departs LAX on 8/20 will now originate in Albuquerque (ALQ) due to an impending storm. Customers traveling between LAX and ABQ please call or text 1-800-USA-RAIL for further assistance.

 

 

As of 2:46 pm PT, Coast Starlight Train 11, which departed Seattle (SEA) on 8/19, will terminate at Emeryville (EMY). For further assistance, please call/text 1-800-USA-RAIL.

 

 

As of 4:12pm PT, Coast Starlight Train 14 which originates out of LAX on 8/20 will now originate out of Emeryville (EMY) due to the impending storm. Customers traveling between LAX and EMY please call or text 1-800-USA-RAIL for further assistance. 

[KevinKorell]

Given the proclivity for mudslides and their running literally on the beach, I would expect something soon about the rest of the Pacific Surfliners.

[KevinKorell]

And here it is, from the Pacific Surfliner website:

 

 

 

Precautionary Service Adjustments for Tropical Storm Hilary

 

Updated August 19, 2023

 

The national hurricane center has issued a tropical storm warning for most of Southern California for the first time in history. The storm is expected to reach the region on Sunday, bringing heavy rains and strong winds, which are expected to last into Monday.  

 

Train Cancellations 

 

Due to the tropical storm warning and some equipment issues, adjustments will be made to Pacific Surfliner train schedules. Some trains will be cancelled as a precautionary measure. The following trains will be impacted:

• Saturday, August 19:
  • Train 591 will begin in Solana Beach and make all scheduled stops in the northbound direction. The San Diego Santa Fe Depot (SAN) and Old Town San Diego (OLT) stations will not be served. We recommend passengers seeking to travel from SAN or OLT take trains 785 or 595 instead
  • Trains 573 and 580 will be cancelled due to equipment issues
  • Train 794 will be cancelled between Los Angeles and San Diego
• Sunday, August 20:
  • Trains 562, 573, 580, 591 will be cancelled
  • Train 794 will be cancelled between Los Angeles and San Diego
  • Train 761 will be cancelled between San Diego and Los Angeles
  • The LOSSAN Agency will provide mutual aid to COASTER and Metrolink passengers by allowing them to ride any Pacific Surfliner train on Sunday, August 20. 
• Monday, August 21: 
  • Train 761 will be cancelled between San Diego and Los Angeles
• Additional cancellations may be necessary as we get closer to the storm making landfall

The Amtrak ticket window will be open at the Irvine and Oceanside Stations on August 20 and 21 as part of our storm preparations and response. More info is included in the section below.

 

We are hopeful that the impacts of the tropical storm will be minimal and are closely working with our partners to ensure that travel along the corridor remains safe. Please follow the emergency alerts for your city and county, check often for updates, heed evacuation warnings, and stay off the roads if possible. 

 

Additional updates will be posted here as information becomes available. 

[KevinKorell]

The list became more robust on Sunday 8/20:

 

 

 

   Precautionary Service Adjustments for Tropical Storm Hilary 

 

Updated August 20, 2023

 

The national hurricane center has issued a tropical storm warning for most of Southern California for the first time in history. Heavy rainfall is expected throughout the region.

 

Train Cancellations 

 

Due to the anticipated severity of Tropical Storm Hilary, some rail service will be suspended as a precautionary measure. The following trains will be impacted:

• Sunday, August 20:
  • Southbound trains 774 will terminate in Irvine, with no service between Irvine and San Diego
  • Southbound trains 580 and 586 are cancelled in their entirety
  • Southbound train 784, 790 and 794 will terminate at Los Angeles, with no service between Los Angeles and San Diego.
  • Northbound train 761 will originate at Los Angeles, with no service between San Diego and Los Angeles
  • Northbound trains 573, 591, 581, 587, and 595 are cancelled in their entirety
  • Northbound train 785 will originate at Irvine, with no service between San Diego and Irvine
  • Northbound train 777 will terminate in Los Angeles.
  • The LOSSAN Agency will provide mutual aid to COASTER and Metrolink passengers by allowing them to ride any Pacific Surfliner train on Sunday, August 20.
  • The LOSSAN Agency will provide mutual aid to COASTER and Metrolink passengers by allowing them to ride any Pacific Surfliner train on Sunday, August 20. 
• Monday, August 21: 
  • Train 761 will originate in Los Angeles with no service between San Diego and Los Angeles
• Additional cancellations may be necessary as we get closer to the storm making landfall

The Amtrak ticket window will be open at the Irvine and Oceanside Stations on August 20, until the last train for the day departs each station, and 21 as part of our storm preparations and response. 

 

Our utmost priority remains the safety of our passengers and crew. We are monitoring the storm’s impacts and working to ensure the safety of our service throughout the corridor. Please follow the emergency alerts for your city and county, check often for updates, heed evacuation warnings, and stay off the roads if possible. 

 

Additional updates will be posted here as information becomes available. 

[KevinKorell]

 

 

Tropical Storm Hilary Service Adjustments

 

Updated August 21, 2023

 

Pacific Surfliner train service has resumed as of Monday, August 21, 2023 following precautionary cancellations over the weekend due to the tropical storm warning and associated severe weather conditions.

 

Monday, August 21:

• Train 761 originated in Los Angeles with no service between San Diego and Los Angeles
• All other trains are operating according to the schedule

Our utmost priority remains the safety of our passengers and crew. We continue to monitor the railroad and nearby areas to ensure the safety of our service throughout the corridor. Updates will be shared on this page as well as our account on X (formerly known as Twitter). Thank you for your patience and understanding.

[KevinKorell]

As posted on X:

 

 

 

As of 6:00 PM CT, due to severe weather conditions, Sunset Limited Train 1/421, which departed New Orleans (NOL)/Chicago (CHI) on 8/21 & 8/20, will terminate at Tucson (TUS). Alternate transportation will be provided. For assistance, please call/text 1-800-USA-RAIL.

[KevinKorell]

As posted on X:

 

 

 

As of 10:27 AM CT, Due to unforeseen track maintenance from severe weather, Texas Eagle Train 421 which departed Chicago (CHI) on 8/20, will terminate at Tucson (TUS). Alternate transportation will be provided. For further assistance, please call or text 1-800-USA-RAIL.

 

 

As of 8:35 AM PT, Due to unforeseen track maintenance from severe weather, Sunset Limited Train 2 which is scheduled to depart Los Angeles (LAX) on 8/23, will originate in Tucson (TUS). For assistance, please call/text 1-800-USA-RAIL.

 

 

As of 8:40 AM PT, Due to unforeseen track maintenance from severe weather, Texas Eagle Train 422 which is scheduled to depart Los Angeles (LAX) on 8/23, will originate in Tucson (TUS). For assistance, please call/text 1-800-USA-RAIL.