High wind and heavy rain warnings for the Pacific coast. Amtrak issuing passenger advisory. Here is advisory. This may be the first of the season for mudslides north of Seattle ? Wind speeds of gusts to 75+ MPH
Due to a Pacific Northwest storm impacting Washington, Oregon and parts of Northern California this weekend, Amtrak service may be affected by heavy winds and rain. Depending on the conditions, service my be delayed, modified, or rerouted due to hazards created by the storm. Amtrak passengers are advised to check Amtrak.com or call 800-USA-RAIL for the latest update on your train's status.
Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.
Passengers with travel plans can confirm their train's status, change their plans or review refund information using a range of tools – including Amtrak.com, smartphone apps or by calling 800-USA-RAIL. Service Alerts, Passenger Notices and other announcements are posted at Amtrak.com/alerts.
Amtrak appears to have guessed correctly. except for a couple Cascades every train in the PNW is 2 hours or more late with Vancouver, BC trains cancelled. That includes originating 11, 8, 28.
The northbound Starlight hit something that looked like a tree somewhere between Albany and Salem OR today. There was quite a dent in the front cowling that obliterated the ditch light, marker light and right headlight on P42DC 11's right side.
Tangentially, Amtrak Cascades now has a Seahawks painted NPCU.
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