WASHINGTON, DC – Due to impending winter weather conditions in Virginia and the Carolinas, most Amtrak service south from Washington, DC has been canceled for Friday, February 5.

The following operating plan is in effect for Saturday, February 6:

* Acela Express trains 2207 and 2220 are canceled New York to Washington.
* Carolinian trains 79 and 80 will operate only between Raleigh and Charlotte with no alternate transportation between New York and Raleigh.
* Palmetto trains 89 and 90 are canceled in their entirety between New York and Savannah.
* Northbound Northeast Regionals:

* Train 82 is canceled in its entirety between Richmond and Boston
* Train 88 is canceled Richmond to Washington
* Train 194 is canceled Newport News to Washington
* Train 66 is canceled Newport news to Washington
* Train 156 is canceled Lynchburg to New York.
* Train 152 is canceled Washington to New York.
* Train 121 is canceled Washington to New York.
* Train 160 is canceled Washington to New York but will operate between New York and Boston.

* Southbound Northeast Regionals:

* Train 195 is canceled Washington to Richmond with no alternate transportation.
* Train 67 is canceled Washington to Newport News with no alternate transportation.
* Train 99 is canceled Washington to Newport News.
* Train 147 is canceled Washington to Lynchburg.
* Train 165 is canceled Boston to Washington.
* Train 199 is canceled New York to Washington
* Train 159 is canceled New York to Washington.


Alternate rail service is available between New York – Washington - Richmond, and Washington – Lynchburg in both directions. Silver Service trains will operate and make additional stops at Quantico, Fredericksburg and Ashland, VA, to accommodate passengers from other canceled service. Trains 91 and 92 will also stop in Selma, NC.

* The Auto Train is canceled in its entirety between Lorton, VA and Sanford, FL.
* All other Amtrak service, including the Piedmont (Raleigh - Charlotte) is expected to operate normally.
* Trains 29 and 30, Amtrak’s Capitol Limited service is canceled in its entirety between Washington and Chicago. Train 30 of Feburary 5, will terminate at Pittsburgh.
* Crescent trains 19 and 20 are canceled in their entirety.
* Silver Service trains 97 and 98 are canceled in their entirety, Trains 91 and 92 are canceled between Miami and Savannah.

OK did they think I wasn't going to miss the mistake in the list of northbound Northeast Regionals? Train #121 is a southbound train from New York to Washington.

Who's Rafi?

29 that left Washington on Friday is stranded near Connelsville, PA. And hasn't moved yet. There is an article in the NY times.

I'll be watching this one carefully, I am on 30 on 2/11.

Full Acela Express Service Feb. 8, Other Adjustments

February 7, 2010
8:25 p.m. ET

WASHINGTON – Amtrak’s Acela Express service between Boston and Washington on the Northeast Corridor will operate a full schedule tomorrow, Monday, February 8. Northeast Regional service will also operate between Boston and Washington with some cancellations (below).

The effects from this weekend’s severe winter weather conditions, resulting in downed trees and power lines on portions CSX freight railroad tracks in Virginia, the Carolinas and across the Mid-Atlantic region, has caused the cancellation of several trains for February 8.

The following operating plan is in effect for Monday, February 8:

Carolinian trains 79 and 80 will operate only between Raleigh and Charlotte. Palmetto trains 89 and 90 (New York and Savannah) are canceled in their entirety.

Northbound Northeast Regionals:

* Train 94 is canceled Newport News to Washington
* Train 66 is canceled Newport News to Washington
* Train 184 is canceled Washington to New York
* Train 176 is canceled Lynchburg to Washington
* Train 86 is canceled Richmond to Washington
* Train 84 is canceled Richmond to Washington
* Train 110 is canceled Washington to New York

Southbound Northeast Regionals:

* Train 195 is canceled Washington to Richmond with no alternate transportation.
* Train 67 is canceled Washington to Newport News
* Train 151 is canceled New York to Washington
* Train 127 is canceled New York to Washington
* Train 193 is canceled New York to Washington
* Train 171 is canceled Washington to Lynchburg
* Trains 95, 93, and 85 will terminate in Washington

Silver Service trains 97 and 98 will operate between Miami and Savannah only. Train 91 is cancelled. Train 92 will operate between Miami and Raleigh only. The Auto Train trains 52 and 53 (Lorton, VA and Sanford, FL) is canceled in its entirety. Capitol Limited trains 29 and 30 (Washington, D.C. – Chicago) are canceled with no alternate transportation. All other Amtrak service, including the Piedmont (Raleigh - Charlotte) and Crescent trains 19 and 20 (New York - Atlanta) are expected to operate normally.

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 http://www.Amtrak.com/ for schedule information and train status updates.

Amtrak to Offer Limited Acela Express and Regional Service on the Northeast Corridor February 9

February 8, 2010
10:00 pm ET

WASHINGTON – Amtrak will operate limited Acela Express and Northeast Regional service between New York and Washington on Tuesday, February 9, as the Northeast continues to recover from the effects from this weekend’s severe winter weather conditions.

The massive storm has resulted in downed trees and power lines on portions of CSX freight railroad tracks in Virginia, the Carolinas and across the Mid-Atlantic region, and has caused the cancelation of several trains for February 9.

The following trains are canceled for Tuesday, February 9:

Acela Express: Trains 2103, 2109, 2153, 2117, 2165, 2119, 2173, 2104, 2160, 2110, 2166, 2170, 2122, 2126 are all canceled in their entirety between Boston and Washington. Train 2150 is canceled Washington to New York only.

Northbound Northeast Regionals:
• Train 66 is canceled Newport News to Washington
• Train 84 is canceled Richmond to New York
• Train 86 is canceled Richmond to Washington
• Train 94 is canceled Newport News to Washington
• Train 110 is canceled Washington to New York
• Train 130 is canceled Washington to New York
• Train 184 is canceled Washington to New York
• Train 186 is canceled Washington to New York
• Train 188 is canceled Washington to New York
• Train 196 is canceled Washington to New York

Southbound Northeast Regionals:
• Train 67 is canceled Washington to Newport News
• Trains 93 and 95 will terminate in Washington
• Train 151 is canceled New York to Washington
• Train 181 is canceled New York to Washington
• Train 193 is canceled New York to Washington
• Train 187 is canceled New York to Washington
• Train 125 is canceled New York to Washington
• Train 127 is canceled New York to Washington
• Train 85 is canceled New York to Richmond

Northeast Regional train 176 will operate Lynchburg to Washington and onto Boston and train 171 will operate through to Lynchburg.

Capitol Limited: Trains 29 and 30 (Washington, D.C. – Chicago) are canceled with no alternate transportation. Auto Train: Trains 52 and 53 (Lorton, Va. – Sanford, Fla.) are canceled in their entirety. Silver Service: Trains 97 and 98 will operate between Miami and Savannah only. Trains 91 and 92 will operate between Miami and Raleigh only. Palmetto: Trains 89 and 90 (New York – Savannah) are canceled in their entirety. Carolinian: Trains 79 and 80 will operate between Raleigh and Charlotte only. Cardinal Service: (New York - Chicago) Train 50 is canceled between Huntington, WV, and New York. All other Amtrak services, including the Piedmont, trains 73 and 74 (Raleigh – Charlotte) and the Crescent, trains 19 and 20 (New York – Atlanta) are expected to operate normally.

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 http://www.Amtrak.com/ for schedule information and train status updates.

Amtrak to Offer Limited Acela Express and Regional Service on the Northeast Corridor February 10

February 9, 2010
7:00 pm ET

WASHINGTON – In light of continued severe winter weather in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, Amtrak will operate limited Acela Express and Northeast Regional service between Boston, New York and Washington on Wednesday, February 10. Despite offering limited service, the Northeast Corridor remains open.

The massive storm has resulted in downed trees and power lines on portions of CSX freight railroad tracks south of Washington resulting in continued service cancelations in Virginia, and the Carolinas.

The following service adjustments have been made for Wednesday, February 10:

Acela Express:
- Trains 2103, 2107, 2151, 2155, 2117, 2121, 2165, 2167, 2119, 2171, 2173, 2193,
2190, 2150, 2100, 2154, 2104, 2160, 2110, 2166, 2170, 2122, 2124 and 2126 are canceled
- Trains 2153, 2168 and 2172 are canceled Boston to New York, but will operate New York to Washington

Northeast Regionals:
- Trains 151, 181, 125, 85, 127, 193, 187, 110, 130, 86, 84, 186, 196, 188 are all canceled
- Train 173 canceled Boston to New York, but will operate New York to Washington
- Trains 67, 95, 93, 67, 94 and 66 are all canceled south of Washington

All Northeast Regional service south of Washington to Richmond and Newport News is canceled.
Northeast Regional train 176 will operate Lynchburg to Washington and onto Boston and train 171 will operate through to Lynchburg.

Keystone Service:
- Trains 605, 609, 647, 651, 619, 639, 600, 646, 650, 656 and 622 are canceled
- Trains 641, 643 and 645 are canceled New York to Philadelphia
- Trains 640, 642 and 644 are canceled Philadelphia to New York

Empire Service: Limited service is available between Niagara Falls, Albany and New York. Log onto Amtrak.com to check the status of a particular train.

The following services are canceled in their entirety with no alternate transportation:

Capitol Limited: Trains 29 and 30 (Washington, D.C. – Chicago); Auto Train: Trains 52 and 53 (Lorton, Va. – Sanford, Fla.); Palmetto: Trains 89 and 90 (New York – Savannah). The following are offering service along a portion of their normal routes:

Silver Service: Trains 97 and 98 will operate between Miami and Savannah only. Trains 91 and 92 will operate between Miami and Raleigh only. Carolinian: Trains 79 and 80 will operate between Raleigh and Charlotte only. Cardinal Service: Trains 50 and 51 will operate between Huntington, WV, and Chicago only. All other Amtrak services, including the Piedmont, trains 73 and 74 (Raleigh – Charlotte) and the Crescent, trains 19 and 20 (New York – New Orleans) are expected to operate normally.

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 http://www.Amtrak.com/ for schedule information and train status updates.

Amtrak Continues to Offer Acela Express/Regional Service on the Northeast Corridor February 11

February 10, 2010
8:00 pm ET

Washington - Despite continued severe winter weather in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, the Northeast Corridor remains open and Amtrak will operate Acela Express and Northeast Regional service between Boston, New York and Washington on Thursday, February 11 to correspond with passenger demand.

The recent wave of severe weather has also resulted in downed trees and power lines on portions of CSX freight railroad tracks south of Washington, requiring continued service cancelations in Virginia, and the Carolinas.

The following service adjustments have been made for Thursday, February 11:

Acela Express
- Trains 2103, 2107, 2151, 2155, 2117, 2121, 2165, 2167, 2119, 2171, 2173, 2193, 2109, 2153, 2190, 2150, 2100, 2154, 2104, 2160, 2110, 2166, 2170, 2122, 2124 and 2126 are canceled
- Trains 2168 and 2172 are canceled Boston to New York, but will operate New York to Washington Northeast Regionals
- Trains 151, 181, 125, 85, 127, 193, 187, 110, 130, 86, 84, 186, 196, 188, 183, 129 and 141 are all canceled
- Train 173 canceled Boston to New York, but will operate New York to Washington
- Trains 67, 95, 67, 94 and 66 are all canceled south of Washington
- Train 93 canceled Boston to New York, but will operate New York to Washington, will not travel south of Washington
- Train 190 canceled Washington to New York, but will operate New York to Boston

All Northeast Regional service south of Washington to Richmond and Newport News is canceled.
Northeast Regional train 176 will operate Lynchburg to Washington and onto Boston and train 171 will operate through to Lynchburg.
Keystone Service
- Will operate Trains 641, 655, 644 and 656 only.
Empire Service: Limited service is available between Niagara Falls, Albany and New York.

The following services are canceled in their entirety with no alternate transportation:

Capitol Limited: Trains 29 and 30 (Washington, D.C. – Chicago); Auto Train: Trains 52 and 53 (Lorton, Va. – Sanford, Fla.); Palmetto: Trains 89 and 90 (New York – Savannah). The following are offering service along a portion of their normal routes:
Silver Service: Trains 97 and 98 will operate between Miami and Savannah only. Trains 91 and 92 will operate between Miami and Raleigh only.
Carolinian: Trains 79 and 80 will operate between Raleigh and Charlotte only.
Cardinal Service: Trains 50 and 51 will operate between Huntington, WV, and Chicago only.
All other Amtrak services, including the Piedmont, trains 73 and 74 (Raleigh-Charlotte) and the Crescent, trains 19 and 20 (New York-New Orleans) are expected to operate normally.

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 http://www.Amtrak.com/ for schedule information and train status updates.

Amtrak Resumes Near Full Service Following Massive Snow Storms February 12

February 11, 2010
7:00 pm ET

Washington - Beginning Friday, February 12, Amtrak will resume full Acela Express service between Washington, New York and Boston. A majority of the Northeast Regional departures along the Northeast Corridor will operate Friday including service to Richmond and Newport News with full service to those areas to resume on Saturday, February 13. In addition, most Silver Service between New York and Miami will be restored Friday.

Service adjustments for Friday, February 12

The following will resume full service:

Acela Express: Between Washington, New York and Boston. Keystone Service: Between Harrisburg, Philadelphia and New York. Empire Service: Between Niagara Falls, Albany and New York. The following will resume a majority of service:

Northeast Regionals: Service will be available between Washington, New York and Boston as well as between Lynchburg and Boston. Some service will be available to Richmond and Newport News. Full service on the Northeast Regionals will resume on Saturday.

- Trains 111 and 78 are canceled.
- Train 83 will operate from Boston to Richmond only.
- Train 85 will operate from Washington to Richmond only.
- Trains 86, 84 and 94 are canceled south of Washington.

Silver Service: Trains 92, 97 and 98 (Miami to New York) will operate normally. Train 91 will operate between Raleigh and Miami only but will resume service on Saturday.

Carolinian trains 79 and 80 (New York - Charlotte) will operate normally.

Capitol Limited: Train 30 (Chicago - Washington) will operate normally. Train 29 (Washington – Chicago) is canceled Friday but will resume service on Saturday.

Cardinal Service: Trains 50 and 51 will operate between Huntington, WV, and Chicago only. A date for full resumption of service is yet to be determined.

The following services are canceled with no alternate transportation:
Auto Train: Trains 52 and 53 (Lorton, Va. – Sanford, Fla.); Palmetto: Trains 89 and 90 (New York – Savannah). Full service on these trains will resume Saturday, February 13.

All other Amtrak services, including the Piedmont, trains 73 and 76 (Raleigh – Charlotte) and the Crescent, trains 19 and 20 (New York – New Orleans) are expected to operate normally.

Some Amtrak service was canceled this week following two massive snow storms that hit the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

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 http://www.Amtrak.com/ for schedule information and train status updates.

February 24, 2010
6:30 p.m. ET

Some Amtrak service between New York City and Albany-Rensselaer is temporarily reduced while CSX Transportation completes repairs to its tracks and systems damaged by severe winter weather.

With 18 other Amtrak trains on the route serving as alternate transportation, the following eight Empire Service trains are cancelled on Thursday, February 25:

Southbound, from Albany-Rensselaer: Train 230, Train 234, Train 238, Train 242
Northbound, from New York City: Train 233, Train 235, Train 237, Train 243

Amtrak trains beween New York City and points north and west of Albany-Rensselaer are continuing to operate, but all trains are subject to some delays in the affected area.

Service on the Northeast Corridor between New York City and Boston or Washington is unaffected.

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 http://www.Amtrak.com/ for schedule information and train status updates.

Service Adjustments Due to Winter Weather Friday, February 26
Most Empire Service Trains Continue to Operate

February 25, 2010

Some Amtrak service between New York City and Albany-Rensselaer is temporarily reduced for Friday, February 26, while CSX Transportation completes repairs to its tracks and systems damaged by severe winter weather.

With 18 other Amtrak trains on the route serving as alternate transportation, the following eight Empire Service trains are cancelled on Thursday, February 25:

Southbound, from Albany-Rensselaer: Train 230, Train 234, Train 238, Train 242
Northbound, from New York City: Train 233, Train 235, Train 237, Train 243

Amtrak trains beween New York City and points north and west of Albany-Rensselaer are continuing to operate, but all trains are subject to some delays in the affected area.

Service on the Northeast Corridor between New York City and Boston or Washington is unaffected by these repairs.

However, due to impending winter weather, Amtrak has canceled Northeast Regional trains 151, 183, 110 and 130. All passengers will be re-accommodated on other trains.

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 http://www.Amtrak.com/ for schedule information and train status updates.

Important Notice- Trains Cancelled/ Delayed

Friday, February 26, 2010: Some Amtrak Downeaster Trains are cancelled or experiencing delays due to weather. For real time arrival and departure information please call 1-800-USA-RAIL.

Downeaster Service Disruption

February 26, 2010
4:50 pm

Due to severe winter weather, downed trees and power outages, Amtrak's Downeaster trains are canceled for the weekend, February 27 and 28. Alternate transportation is available between Boston and Portland, ME.

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 http://www.Amtrak.com/ for schedule information and train status updates.

Important Notice- Trains Cancelled/ Delayed

Monday, March 1: Due to severe winter weather, downed trees and power outages, Amtrak Downeaster trains are cancelled through at least 2:00pm today. Bus service will be provided for ticketed passengers from select stations only. Delays can be expected. Information will be updated when it becomes available.

For real time arrival and specific departure information please call 1-800-USA-RAIL.

Updated: 03/01/10 08:53:12 AM

Important Notice- Trains Cancelled/ Delayed

Monday, March 1: Trains 688 and 689 will be operated on schedule tonight and all trains are expected to operate at or near schedule on Tuesday, March 2. We apologize for any inconvenience experienced during power outages.

For real time arrival and specific departure information please call 1-800-USA-RAIL and request Train Status.

Updated: 03/01/10 09:26:01 PM