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Amtrak Detour through Rochelle

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Amtrak Detour through Rochelle
Posted by alphas on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 4:10 PM

I got a glimpse of an Amtrak train going over the Rochelle diamond headed west at 4:10 (CT) this afternoon.    Unfortunately, a freight was in the way so couldn't get a full look at it.    I assume this is a detour due to the flooding.   My question is which Amtrak train is it?    

 

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Posted by charlie hebdo on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 4:30 PM

#5, the westbound Caifornia Zephyr

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Posted by alphas on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 9:54 PM

Thank you.

#5, the westbound Caifornia Zephyr

 

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Posted by charlie hebdo on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 6:36 AM

Starting today - Wednesday, 3/27/19, #5 is cancelled.

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Posted by MidlandMike on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 8:47 PM

Charlie, did they give a reason?

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Posted by charlie hebdo on Thursday, March 28, 2019 2:11 PM

MidlandMike

Charlie, did they give a reason?

 

No explanation offered.  Just "CANCELED" and this applies to both #5 and #6 with no indication as to when service will resume.

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Posted by jeffhergert on Saturday, March 30, 2019 7:47 PM

Last week while waiting for No 6 at Omaha, I overheard the Amtrak employee at the station telling someone that they won't be taking new reservations until April 1st. 

Jeff

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