 Amtrak Florida Service Update |
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 Oct 25 2005, 04:36 PM
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From Amtrak:
QUOTE Hurricane Wilma - Florida Service Restoration Update Updated October 25, 2005, 3:00 p.m. EDT Auto Train : Service Resumes Silver Star & Silver Meteor : Service Suspended South of Orlando Following the passage of Hurricane Wilma over Central and Southern Florida, Amtrak has been working with CSX Transportation to restore train service in the affected area. The daily Auto Train (Trains 52 & 53) has resumed its service in both directions from Lorton, Va., (south of Washington, D.C.) and Sanford, Fla. (north of Orlando). The Silver Service trains are operating only between New York City and Orlando. Rail service south of Orlando is not yet possible, pending inspection and repair of infrastructure. Florida Amtrak stations south of Orlando remain closed, with the exceptions of Tampa, St. Petersburg-Pinellas Park and Lakeland. Passengers are encouraged to call 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com for updated information on available train service. Amtrak will update this bulletin on or before Thursday, October 27. Amtrak Service Adjustments by Date: Wednesday, October 26 Trains 91 & 97, the southbound New York-Miami Silver Star and Silver Meteor will operate to Orlando, with no alternate transportation available to points between Orlando and Miami. Trains 92 & 98, the northbound Miami-New York Silver Star and Silver Meteor will originate in Orlando, with no alternate transportation available to points between Miami and Orlando. Amtrak Thruway Motorcoaches connecting with Trains 91 & 97 and with Trains 92 & 98 will operate, with additional service from Tampa and Lakeland to connect with Trains 91 and 92. Thursday, October 27 Trains 91 & 97, the southbound New York-Miami Silver Star and Silver Meteor will operate to Orlando, with no alternate transportation available to points between Orlando and Miami. Trains 92 & 98, the northbound Miami-New York Silver Star and Silver Meteor will originate in Orlando, with no alternate transportation available to points between Miami and Orlando. Amtrak Thruway Motorcoaches connecting with Trains 91 & 97 and with Trains 92 & 98 will operate, with additional service from Tampa and Lakeland to connect with Trains 91 and 92. Friday, October 28 Trains 92 & 98, the northbound Miami-New York Silver Star and Silver Meteor will originate in Orlando, with no alternate transportation available to points between Miami and Orlando. Amtrak Thruway Motorcoaches connecting with Trains 91 & 97 and with Trains 92 & 98 will operate. Saturday, October 29 Trains 92 & 98, the northbound Miami-New York Silver Star and Silver Meteor will originate in Orlando, with no alternate transportation available to points between Miami and Orlando. Amtrak Thruway Motorcoaches connecting with Trains 91 & 97 and with Trains 92 & 98 will operate. -------------------- Nick Gibbon
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NickG Amtrak Florida Service Update Oct 25 2005, 04:36 PM
NickG RE: Amtrak Florida Service Update Oct 28 2005, 06:07 PM AlanB RE: Amtrak Florida Service Update Oct 30 2005, 01:58 PM KevinKorell
Why the 12-day discrepancy? If conditions are go... Oct 30 2005, 04:09 PM NickG RE: Amtrak Florida Service Update Nov 2 2005, 08:10 PM
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