 Amtrak cancellations in advance of Hurricane Wilma |
| KevinKorell |
 Oct 20 2005, 06:21 PM
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Service Alert: Silver Service, Auto Train - Approach of Hurricane Wilma forces some train cancellations to and from Florida locations
Silver Service Trains and Auto Train Affected As Hurricane Wilma threatens Central and Southern Florida, Amtrak has been working with CSX Transportation to adjust train service in the affected area. In order to ensure personal safety and avoid potentially massive delays to en-route passengers, Amtrak has canceled two trains and truncated the routes of several others, starting Thursday, October 20. Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach Connections associated with these trains are also affected. Trains and dates not listed below are currently scheduled to operate normally. However, it is expected that additional service adjustments will be necessary as the hurricane track becomes better defined. Amtrak will update this bulletin before Friday, October 21. Amtrak service adjustments by date: Thursday, October 20 Trains 91 & 97, the southbound New York-Miami Silver Star and Silver Meteor will terminate at Orlando, with no alternate transportation provided south of Orlando. Friday, October 21 Trains 52 & 53, the northbound and southbound Lorton, Va.-Sanford, Fla., Auto Train are canceled. Tentative: Trains 91 & 97, the southbound New York-Miami Silver Star and Silver Meteor will terminate at Orlando, with no alternate transportation provided south of Orlando. Amtrak and CSX Transportation will evaluate the latest storm track on Thursday for possible entire cancellation of both of these trains. Saturday, October 22 Trains 92 & 98, the northbound Miami-New York Silver Star and Silver Meteor are canceled between Miami and Orlando, with no alternate transportation provided between Miami and Orlando. Amtrak and CSX Transportation will evaluate the latest storm track on Thursday for possible entire cancellation of both of these trains. Sunday, October 23 Trains 92 & 98, the northbound Miami-New York Silver Star and Silver Meteor are canceled between Miami and Orlando, with no alternate transportation provided between Miami and Orlando. Amtrak and CSX Transportation will evaluate the latest storm track on Thursday for possible entire cancellation of both of these trains. -------------------- Kevin Korell OTOL Board Leader Howell, NJ |
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| NickG |
Oct 21 2005, 05:50 PM
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The latest from Amtrak:
QUOTE Service Alert: Hurricane Wilma - Florida Service Disruptions Silver Service Trains and Auto Train Affected As Hurricane Wilma threatens Central and Southern Florida, Amtrak has been working with CSX Transportation to adjust train service in the affected area. In order to ensure personal safety and avoid potentially massive delays to en-route passengers, Amtrak has canceled trains and truncated the routes of others. Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach Connections associated with these trains are also affected. Passengers are encouraged to call 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com for updated information on this service disruption. Amtrak will update this bulletin on or before Saturday, October 22. Amtrak service adjustments by date: Friday, October 21 Trains 52 & 53, the northbound and southbound Lorton, Va.,-Sanford, Fla., Auto Train are canceled, with no alternate transportation available. Trains 91 & 97, the southbound New York-Miami Silver Star and Silver Meteor are canceled, with no alternate transportation available. Trains 92 & 98, the northbound Miami-New York Silver Star and Silver Meteor will operate with additional capacity to accommodate those wishing to leave the area threatened by Hurricane Wilma. Saturday, October 22 Trains 52 & 53, the northbound and southbound Lorton, Va.,-Sanford, Fla., Auto Train are canceled, with no alternate transportation available. Trains 91 & 97, the southbound New York-Miami Silver Star and Silver Meteor are canceled, with no alternate transportation available. Trains 92 & 98, the northbound Miami-New York Silver Star and Silver Meteor are canceled, with no alternate transportation available. Sunday, October 23 Trains 92 & 98, the northbound Miami-New York Silver Star and Silver Meteor are canceled, with no alternate transportation available. Monday, October 24 Trains 92 & 98, the northbound Miami-New York Silver Star and Silver Meteor are canceled, with no alternate transportation available. NOTE: Trains and dates not listed above are currently scheduled to operate normally. Amtrak is monitoring the situation and is working closely with CSX Transportation, which owns, maintains and operates most of the infrastructure used on these routes. NOTE: Amtrak service between the northeast and the Carolinas and Georgia continues to be provided by the New York-Raleigh-Charlotte Carolinian (Trains 79 & 80), the New York-Charleston-Savannah Palmetto (Trains 89 & 90) and the New York-Atlanta-New Orleans Crescent (Trains 19 & 20). -------------------- Nick Gibbon
New York, NY/Philadelphia, PA |
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| NickG |
Oct 24 2005, 05:17 PM
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QUOTE Service Alert: Hurricane Wilma - Florida Service Disruptions Last Updated: Saturday, October 22, 4:00 pm Silver Service Trains and Auto Train Affected As Hurricane Wilma threatens Central and Southern Florida, Amtrak has been working with CSX Transportation to adjust train service in the affected area. Amtrak has canceled trains due to the temporary closure of railroad routes. Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach Connections associated with these trains are also affected. Passengers are encouraged to call 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com for updated information on this service disruption. Amtrak service adjustments by date: Sunday, October 23 Trains 52 & 53, the northbound and southbound Lorton, Va.,-Sanford, Fla., Auto Train are canceled, with no alternate transportation available. Trains 91 & 97, the southbound New York-Miami Silver Star and Silver Meteor are canceled, with no alternate transportation available. Trains 92 & 98, the northbound Miami-New York Silver Star and Silver Meteor are canceled, with no alternate transportation available. Monday, October 24 Trains 52 & 53, the northbound and southbound Lorton, Va.,-Sanford, Fla., Auto Train are canceled, with no alternate transportation available. Trains 91 & 97, the southbound New York-Miami Silver Star and Silver Meteor are canceled, with no alternate transportation available. Trains 92 & 98, the northbound Miami-New York Silver Star and Silver Meteor are canceled, with no alternate transportation available. Tuesday, October 25 Trains 92 & 98, the northbound Miami-New York Silver Star and Silver Meteor are canceled, with no alternate transportation available. NOTE: Trains and dates not listed above are currently scheduled to operate normally. Amtrak is monitoring the situation and is working closely with CSX Transportation, which owns, maintains and operates most of the infrastructure used on these routes. NOTE: Amtrak service between the northeast and the Carolinas and Georgia continues to be provided by the New York-Raleigh-Charlotte Carolinian (Trains 79 & 80), the New York-Charleston-Savannah Palmetto (Trains 89 & 90) and the New York-Atlanta-New Orleans Crescent (Trains 19 & 20). -------------------- Nick Gibbon
New York, NY/Philadelphia, PA |
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