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Well Amtrak may now have a new latest ever train. As of 10:30 PM CDT the Empire Builder 8/17 is showing 40:08 late out of St. Cloud. Maximum late of train has been 40:30. This because of the landslides in Idaho. Probably arrive CHI about 0700 ?
Good estimate. Shows arrived 06:55 at Chi-town. It would be interesting to hear from someone on the train. Were the passengers kept informed, fed & bathrooms serviced, or was it a trip from hell?
Well the Builder will be cancelled in Idaho due to a landslide on the high line. Suspect that if the rain does not stop there will be even more cancellations due to slides. Just hope there is not a major one taking out a route for weeks such as the past Feather River slides.
http://domino.bnsf.com/website/updates.nsf/updates-service-industrial/DE8CF136A5518A24862580E50072015B?Open
Let's not get too self-righteous about this. The snow can really fly when a train is pushing it aside at even a moderate rate of speed. Even if waiting passengers are standing several feet back from the edge of the platform, they can still get hit by flying snow, which is not very powdery this time of year.
Deggesty The lady was very careful not to cross the yellow line while waiting for her train. Did she think that the yellow line would stop the snow?
The lady was very careful not to cross the yellow line while waiting for her train. Did she think that the yellow line would stop the snow?
Absolutely !
April 1 bulletin: ?? To all Amtrak engineers. --- Please reduce to slow speed thru any station when snow on track has not been plowed by other trains.
Johnny
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-Cb9x70gYQ
Amtrak operating modified schedule all routes in and out of NYP tomorrow Wedensday Mar 15 th.
https://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?c=AM_Alert_C&pagename=am/AM_Alert_C/Alerts_Popup&cid=1251649301373
Amtrak just taking a page from the airline playbook. In case of doubt about the weather - don't operate!
People complaining about cancelled trains are easier to placate than those that are stuck on a trains in the middle of nowhere with catenary failure and no heat or lights.
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
Now Amtrak which had planned to operate reduced schedule NYP to BOS and Albany has cancelled all trains north of NYP after any that departed before 0900.
March 14, 2017
9 a.m. ET
Amtrak will operate a modified schedule in the Northeast region on Tuesday, March 14, due to a winter storm. Passengers holding reservations are strongly encouraged to monitor conditions and make any necessary changes in advance of their scheduled departure using amtrak.com or our mobiles apps to check their train status.
Due to changing winter storm conditions, the Northeast Regional service between New York City and Boston and Empire Service between New York City and Albany, N.Y., are suspended until further notice. Trains that depart each city before 9:00 a.m. will complete their trips. Acela Express service between New York City and Boston has already been canceled.
In addition, the Acela Express and Northeast Regional service that operate between New York City and Washington, D.C., will run on a modified schedule, with some trains truncated or cancelled, including some trains that operate in Virginia.
The Keystone Service, Shuttle, and Downeaster Service will also run on a modified schedule, with some trains truncated or cancelled.
Some long distance trains that normally travel to and from the Northeast Corridor will also be affected, with service suspended between Albany/Rensselaer and Boston, and between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.
This is only a guess but MNRR has cancelled all trains so Amtrak may have been told no access New Rochelle - New Haven or the Albany line?
Below is bulletin from MNRR.
Long Island Railroad: https://twitter.com/LIRRMETRO-NORTH RAILROAD
Winter Storm Update: Train Service Remains Suspended
Metro-North train service remains suspended due to the impact of the blizzard on the railroad’s territory and low ridership during the AM peak.
This suspension is necessary to ensure the safety of Metro-North’s customers and employees, and to enable the railroad resume service once the worst of the blizzard passes.
Please continue to check here and to listen to local news for updates as to when Metro-North will be able to resume service.
UP dropped about 5 - 10 cars on CAL Z route between Winter Park and DEN. Ski train cancelled and Cal Z #5 holding in Denver indefinitely. #6 still heading east although 2 hours late now west of Grand Junction at helper. Appears held 2 hours at Salt Lake City..
Once again winter weather is causing Thruway buses to be cancelled today to the Sierra.
Capitol Corridor <capitolcorridor@public.govdelivery.com> Due to winter weather conditions in the Sierra, connecting bus service has been cancelled on Sunday, March 5, between Auburn and Truckee/Reno, and between Placerville and South Lake Tahoe. Local servi
Due to winter weather conditions in the Sierra, connecting bus service has been cancelled on Sunday, March 5, between Auburn and Truckee/Reno, and between Placerville and South Lake Tahoe. Local service is still operating between Sacramento and Auburn and Sacramento and Placerville.
For current road conditions, visit Caltrans’ “QuickMap” or call the California Highway Information Network’s automated phone service at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).
Well 6/21 arrived CHI 5:12 early. OOPS that is actually 19:48 late. Due to holding for avalanche warning at Colfax 19:00+ ^/22 (:00+ ate today at Omaha.
One note. It is too bad Amtrak cannot fix its reservation system to show the 19:00 hours late and available for reservations. Checked the trains and will not show availability for trains late if after scheduled departure time.
Amtrak #6 / 21 ( CAL Z ) now 20+ hours late at Winnemucca due to getting caught by snow at Colfax for 19 hours. Since it will loose more time to SLC maybe Amtrak can let it run on 6/22 schedule and take those passengers as well?. 6/22 appears to have been cancelled at Emeryville.
EDIT ---- Appears Amtrak is doing that as SLC - east open for reservations on the 23rd.
Amtrak thru way buses taking hit again to Reno
Due to a winter storm in the Sierra, connecting bus passengers should expect delays to/from Truckee/Reno and South Lake Tahoe through Presidents' Day, February 20, and possibly into Tuesday, February 21.
Its official -- service disruption on coast line. Have no idea how Starlight passengers will be accomondated ?.
Feb. 18, 2017 1:00 p.m. ET Amtrak service has been suspended between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo due to extreme weather conditions in the area. There is no alternate transportation for Amtrak train service in the area at this time. Union Pacific Railroad, which owns the tracks, has suspended rail service due to multiple mudslides in the Santa Barbara area.
This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.
Amtrak must feel that UP cannot catch a break this month------
Latest bulletin
Feb. 17, 2017 4:30 p.m. PT
Amtrak service has been temporarily disrupted for Pacific Surfliner and Coast Starlight trains between Oxnard and San Luis Obispo due to extreme weather conditions in the area. There is no alternate transportation at this time. Union Pacific Railroad, which owns the tracks, has suspended rail service due to multiple mudslides in the Santa Barbara area.
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.
Sunday's 11 was turned at Redding and returned north as Monday's 14 with UP power towing the reversed consist. Monday's 11 had power facing both directions so this may not be the case today.
Referring to the general discussion of the Oroville dam spillways that may fail there is already Capitol corridor notices of delays. Someone who knows the area will have to fill us in to possibility that the whole area of Sacremento might be flooded ? If so can we expect UP and Capitol corridor to evacuate all equipment to at least Oakland ?
Capitol Corridor <capitolcorridor@public.govdelivery.com> Delays anticipated Mon 2/13-Tue 2/14: Union Pacific will be rerouting freight trains as a result of weather-related track shutdown. While our trains will still operate, we do anticipate delays to Capi
Delays anticipated Mon 2/13-Tue 2/14:
Union Pacific will be rerouting freight trains as a result of weather-related track shutdown. While our trains will still operate, we do anticipate delays to Capitol Corridor trains on Monday 2/13 and Tuesday 2/14. We will provide updates as they become available.
CAL Z #6 originating out of SLC today has unconfirmed report to have 19 cars and unknown # of locos.
Amtrak Stockton <> Sacremento reported out of service for UP and BNSF trains ?. UP reported detouring Stockton <> Sacremento freights over Altamont pass. ACE reported to have cancelled Monday and Tuesday trains ?
http://www.acerail.com/
Capitol corridor thruway buses east of SAC reported not operating ?
California is taking it in the chin
VIA Rail has 2 problems on the Canadian's route between Toronto and Vancouver. The most serious is that CN runs many long freights that exceed the length of many of the route's passing sidings. This means that the Canadian must take the sidings and at times, wait for more than one freight to pass. Sometimes the waiting can be more than an hour. The second problem is what happens when the temperature falls to -30C or colder and you encounter equipment and track problems.
Train 66 tangled the CAT and delayed for 4 hours.
http://abc7ny.com/news/amtrak-train-stuck-for-4-hours-without-heat-or-power/1747723/
EDIT 1146 EST some info from WCBS
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/02/10/amtrak-bronx-stuck-train/
Cannot find any link but reports are major wash outs on both UP routes Salt lake city - Reno. May be days before Cal Z can operate again between those points,
http://kutv.com/news/local/after-rain-and-warm-temperatures-flooding-slams-elko-county-nevada
Evidently somewhere near Wells, NV ?
https://www.wunderground.com/US/NV/039.html#FLO
Another mefia report nothing new
http://www.king5.com/news/local/landslides-disrupt-amtrak-service-in-western-washington/406680392
No details ye but evidently a problem between Tacoma and Portland with no Cascades service PDX <> Everette ?
https://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?c=AM_Alert_C&pagename=am/AM_Alert_C/Alerts_Popup&cid=1251647993244
Amtrak's current plan to work around the latest Marias avalanche:
Empire Builder has more trouble brewing
Mudslide north of Seattle. This will stop any passenger trains SEA <> Everette for 48 hours.
Sound Transit <soundtransit@public.govdelivery.com> North line Sounder service is canceled this evening, 2/09/17, due to a mudslide. Sound Transit will monitor the situation, if there are no additional events, service is expected to resume Monday morning
North line Sounder service is canceled this evening, 2/09/17, due to a mudslide. Sound Transit will monitor the situation, if there are no additional events, service is expected to resume Monday morning, 2/13/17. Regularly scheduled bus service will operate as normal and is listed below. Updates will be provided as they become available.
Tomorrow morning’s bus service for 2/10/17 will be provided this evening.
RME BaltACD but then there is the West Virginia slaw dog metric! I prefer my slaw dogs in inch measure, thank you. (But I for one would like to know if there is going to be one of those SI named measurement for frank length... perhaps a 'sonic' being defined as 30.5cm?)
BaltACD but then there is the West Virginia slaw dog metric!
I prefer my slaw dogs in inch measure, thank you. (But I for one would like to know if there is going to be one of those SI named measurement for frank length... perhaps a 'sonic' being defined as 30.5cm?)
Sounds good, but....
Chicago-style hotdog: An all-beef hot dog on a poppy seed bun piled high with yellow mustard, chopped white onions, bright green sweet pickle relish, a dill pickle spear, tomato slices or wedges, pickled sport peppers and a dash of celery salt.
The most important thing: NO catsup!
C&NW, CA&E, MILW, CGW and IC fan
BaltACDbut then there is the West Virginia slaw dog metric!
Another avalanche reported on the west side of Marias Pass this morning.
http://www.flatheadavalanche.org/flathead-glacier/advisory#null
Posted statement reads:
"Today: BNSF Avalanche Safety Team reported natural avalanche activity in their program area. One large magnitude avalanche deposited 6-8 feet of debris that was 150 feet wide on the rail grade and it also reached the highway. The powder blast from the avalanche was evident 25 feet up a power pole."
Another posting, at Trainorders, describes different dimensions and mentions it's at MP 1163. That would put it near snowsheds 10 and 10.7.
Correction: BNSF says it's near MP 1162.
Amtrak 8, already 2 hours late, is shown just east of Libby. No.7 is shown approaching Wolf Point.
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