Amtrak service disrupted by TS Bonnie Options

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New Orleans Service Disrupted by Approaching Storm
Sunset Limited, Crescent and City of New Orleans Affected

Amtrak has been notified of plans to close the railroad routes used by its trains to and from New Orleans, due to the predicted landfall of Tropical Storm Bonnie. In consultation with the owners of the routes and other officials, Amtrak must truncate the three routes at destinations where passengers can be accomodated and the trains can be serviced, short of their New Orleans terminus.

No alternate transportation is available and Amtrak is providing refunds to passengers ticketed on these trains, starting July 23 with the departures from Los Angeles, New York City and Chicago.

Train 2, Sunset Limited, Eastbound

This train will temporarily operate only between Los Angeles and San Antonio, effective with the orginiation on July 23. No rail service east to New Orleans, but Amtrak Thruway Motorcoaches will continue to operate through Houston, to and from Longview, Texas.

Train 19, Crescent, Southbound

This train will temporarily operate only between New York City and Meridian, Miss., effective with the origination on July 23. No rail service south to New Orleans.

Train 59, City of New Orleans, Southbound

This train will temporarily operate only between Chicago and Jackson, Miss., effective with the origination on July 23. No rail service south to New Orleans.

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant. Passengers are encouraged to call 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com for schedule information and train status updates.