For Friday and Saturday all LD trains southbound south of WASH are cancelled. This includes Auto Train and Capital east of Pittsburgh. Regionals mostly still scheduled. It appears that Amtrak, CSX and NS are worried about the icing and high winds in the NC area of their trains. Since NS and especially CSX have not trimmed their ROW trees there may be high probability that there will be trees lying on the tracks ?
Amtrak's heavy tree trimming ( fought by the NIMBYS ) on the NEC appears to give Amtrak confidence that it can continue to operate on the NEC. There are already some Acela cancellations.
A benefit of these LD cancellations might allow Amtrak to dispatch the surplus diesels to strategic point along the NEC ?
Now the first real test of ACS-64s in heavy snow begins.
If ( a big if ) There is as much snow as predicted and the wind blows as some say----- How will Amtrak plow the snow ? There could maybe be major drifts.
Presently there are about 18 to 23 inches around the Baltimore area - winds are picking up!
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
CSX bulletin that shows many subs closed.
CSX Customer Advisory - UPDATE: Winter Storm Jonas Impact Please be advised that Winter Storm Jonas is impacting several regions of CSX, from the Great Lakes to the mid-Atlantic and Southeast. In the most heavily storm-impacted regions, trains are being held – some due to road conditions preventing crews to on-duty points, and others pending improved weather. The associated weather conditions are affecting the CSX network in the following areas:
We've got a least a foot or more of snow on the ground here in Richmond VA and it's still coming down, untypically dirty weather for this part of the country, even in January.
Anyone else trapped inside this weekend?
Here in the frozen north, it's a nice clear, sunny day. No snow in the forecast, about 25 degrees. A little later, off to the pub for a Robbie Burns dinner. Haggis and single malt for all!
Outside Baltimore - 23 inches at 1430 and it is continuing to snow with the end anticipated at midnight.
Amtrak NE Corridor trains running and not too bad. NE Regional #63 shows as making 106 mph and after leaving BOS on time, left NYP 26 min late and was 38 min late at Moorepark. #168 is 24 min late at Wilminton. while 161 is having trouble, left Bos on time down 16 late at NYP and is 1 hr, 12 min late at Aberdeen.
This per : http://asm.transitdocs.com/
Amtrak NE Corridor trains running and not too bad. NE Regional #63 shows as making 106 mph and after leaving BOS on time, left NYP 26 min late and was 38 min late at Moorepark. #168 is 24 min late at Wilminton. while 161 is having trouble, left Bos on time down 16 late at NYP and is 1 hr, 12 min late at Aberdeen. Currently (6:03 pm ET) moving at 24.7 mph.
Now I note that Nothing is moving northbound between WAS & PHL
But while not a corridor train #48 is 6 min early at CRO and projected to be 18 min early at NYP
All this time I believed that mass transit and rail transit was supposed to be all weather. Now I hear reports of Washington Metro parking trains in tunnels "to protect them".......really? They are that fragile?
Going to change thread title.
So there is no way to travel the NEC except on Amtrak with all air, bus, auto traffic shut down. It would seem that we need to write all or congress criters pointing out the need for balanced transportation anad how Amtrak could operate although at a reduced level. Point out that more infrastructure work ( = money ) would probably allow more service.
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Wll Amtrak can get to / from NYP but all MTA surface lines cancelled: That is LIRR, MNRR & Nycity ground and above groundservices.
A major snow storm continues to impact the MTA service area.
Due to deteriorating road conditions and poor visibility, NYC Transit and MTA Bus local, limited and express bus service is suspended. Access-A-Ride service is also suspended.
Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad and above-ground NYC Subway service is now suspended due to deteriorating weather conditions and concerns for customer and employee safety. NYC Subway service will operate in underground portions only.
Crews and snow fighting equipment have been dispatched and are working to keep platforms and rails clear of ice and snow. We advise customers if at all possible to remain at home during the duration of this storm.
Train arrival data on the MTA web site and on third-party mobile apps will not reflect actual service availability.
NJT all t dows well. Wonder if it moved all equipment out of Hoboken and the maintenance facility in case of high tides ?
Service will be restored as weather conditions permit.
To give customers additional travel options during the expected winter weather conditions, NJ TRANSIT will offer full systemwide cross-honoring beginning at 12:01 am on Saturday, January 23, enabling customers to use their ticket or pass on an alternate travel mode—rail, light rail or bus—including private bus carriers.
For the latest travel information, customers should visit njtransit.com or access our Twitter feed at @NJTRANSIT prior to starting their trip.
All SEPTA shut down as well except subway.
All SEPTA service with the exception of the Market Frankford and Broad Street Lines is suspended. More details. Please use caution during your travels as SEPTA platforms, parking lots, walkways and vehicles may be wet, slippery or icy.
PATH still shut down on surface routes
Recent PATHAlerts
Not much on Amtrak operating today but about 1/2 those have certain fares sold out.
Amtrak has almost a full schedule tomorrow and surprize the PHL <> WASH trips are many sold out.
MARC not operating Monday. May be partially because government shut down. Or maybe CSX and Amtrak still somewhat snowed under ?
Crashing thru the snow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XgTiDxGwRQ&feature=youtu.be&t=10s
CMStPnP All this time I believed that mass transit and rail transit was supposed to be all weather. Now I hear reports of Washington Metro parking trains in tunnels "to protect them".......really? They are that fragile?
With 30" snow and 50mph winds predicted, why would you not park the equipment in tunnels? Snow could blow under and totally encase the car and freeze it to the track, and thus block snow removal efforts.
Crashing through the snow
On the railroad track–
Over the rails we go,
Leaving miles in back.
Bells on engine ring,
Warning all around;
Listen to the ding-ding-ding
That keeps us safe and sound!
Johnny
BEAUTIFUL THANIKS SEND IT TO AMTRAK
BUT YOU MIGHT WISH TO REPLACE "CRASHING" WITH "PLOWING."
daveklepper BEAUTIFUL THANIKS SEND IT TO AMTRAK BUT YOU MIGHT WISH TO REPLACE "CRASHING" WITH "PLOWING."
OK another---- Dashing thru the snow on a 3000 horse sleigh !!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ecARXQcXWs
With the operating plan for Tuesday we can see where freight RRs are still not cleared. Probably Sar route will be last to open ? Someone check Meteor to see if it has additional cars.
Jan. 25, 2016
7:00 p.m. ET
Amtrak will continue a modified schedule in mid-Atlantic region, with most services operating between 80 and 100 percent of normal levels, following a winter storm.
Most Acela Express, Northeast Regional and other services between Boston and Washington D.C., will operate, with full restoration of Keystone Service between Harrisburg, Pa., and New York, modified Northeast Regional service between Washington and points in Virginia, including Lynchburg, Norfolk and Newport News.
A few other Amtrak services are canceled or truncated, including:
As soon as possible this Tuesday, Amtrak will determine plans for Wednesday, Jan. 27, for the Northeast Corridor (Boston-New York-Washington) and for additional service restoration south and west of Washington/Virginia.
Amtrak planning full service Wedensday except of course the ATL<>NOL trips.
Jan. 26, 2016 4:00 P.M. EST
Effective Jan. 27, Amtrak will restore full schedules for Acela Express, Northeast Regional, other services between Boston and Washington D.C./Virginia and points to and from the Southeast and Midwest.
Amtrak is proud to have stood alone among transportation operators - airlines and others - in continuing to operate services on behalf of our customers throughout the storm in spite of the challenges posed by the weather for our employees to continue operations.
Amtrak helps LaCross singers foil the storm.
http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/la-crosse-singers-foil-monster-storm-to-perform-in-carnegie/article_e59d2c51-9a65-582e-90a5-aad4d8264406.html
blue streak 1 Amtrak helps LaCross singers foil the storm. http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/la-crosse-singers-foil-monster-storm-to-perform-in-carnegie/article_e59d2c51-9a65-582e-90a5-aad4d8264406.html
Twenty-seven years ago, my wife and I took in the Salisbury Hotel, Montauk, and the Met. Up early, take the Long Island oto Montauk and back, a taxi to the Met for Madama Butterfly (SRO), and a walk back to the Salisbury.
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