Recent content by CACharger262

Public Bus map+schedule to BART https://trideltatransit.com/route_2008_numbered.aspx?route=route_387_e

Received official word today that no employees will be removed from service until January 4th, due to the change in the federal contractor mandate. This will presumably push back whatever planned, rumored or otherwise triweekly or state service cuts since now train, engine, and OBS employees...

I understand everyone's skepticism, its more than fair. I only share this information because others on this site have posted useful information over the last several years, and I wished to contribute what I heard. Trust me, if none of this comes to pass I will be cheering right along side you...

Alas I am merely one of the boots on the ground and have no control over anything. Members on this site have shared valuable information so I thought I would do the same. Optimistic me hopes that more vaccine numbers roll in the next several weeks and the "top" decides not to go through with...

Same days as it ran during the height of the pandemic

Was told yesterday direct from the top that Coast Starlight and Zephyr going triweekly starting the week after Thanksgiving until at least March. Longer trains will be ran to accommodate passengers with changed reservations

I work in the Pacific Northwest. This is coming from local managers and union reps alike. New jobs are currently being built for conductors and engineers to accommodate the triweekly shift, as well as possible cuts to state services. I would guess that the departure dates would be the same...

Triweekly supposed to start mid December and run at least through March. This is apparently set in stone and will not changed even if rates increase between now and then. A big problem is vaccination rates among OBS based out of Chicago. Word is that the trains that do run will be 14+ cars long...

718 and 713 currently

Last I heard, UP told Amtrak no re-route through the valley and loop. Now they are currently negotiating a deadhead equipment move from LA to Oakland so they may run EMY to SEA. No word yet if the UP will at least agree to that

For those still keeping tabs, the Dry Canyon Bridge at Hotlum was approved for passenger train travel yesterday. Pending UP approval, the CS could get a weeks worth of reroute through the San Joaquin Valley and Tehachapi loop starting next Monday the 16th. Once the Narlon bridge work is...

Union Pacific is repairing the Narlon Bridge by Vandenberg AFB. They have a two week curfew from 8/9 to 8/23. Word was this has been scheduled for a while and the CS was originally going to be re-routed through the San Joaquin valley for 2 weeks. However, because the route is already truncated...

Dates rumored for daily long distance restoration May 24: California Zephyr, Coast Starlight, Empire Builder, Texas Eagle May 31: Capitol Limited, City of New Orleans, Lake Shore Limited, Southwest Chief June 7: Crescent, Palmetto, Silver Meteor, Silver Star

This is correct. Not only is the switch for the track that leads onto Union St is locked, crews are prohibited by local Amtrak rules from traversing on those tracks. The tail of the wye ends underneath the freeway and has space for about 6 pieces of equipment. The Zephyr is split in half, each...

Eh, we're both on a train enthusiast website so I think we're both not fully informed