SEPT. 18, AS OF 10:00 P.M. EDT:
AMTRAK TO OPERATE MOST NORTHEAST CORRIDOR TRAINS FRIDAY
Service remains suspended south of Washington
WASHINGTON -- Amtrak continues to closely monitor the progress of Hurricane Isabel and has made modifications to its services in the interest of passenger safety. Customers are advised to visit www.amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL for the most updated information.
In addition to previously announced adjustments to train schedules for Thursday, Amtrak will make the following changes to train schedules on Friday, Sept 19:
NORTHEAST CORRIDOR: Amtrak plans to operate most scheduled service on the Northeast Corridor between Washington, Philadelphia, New York and Boston on Friday. However, the number of trains operating between Washington and New York will be slightly reduced between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to match capacity with passenger demand and to enable work crews to address any necessary track repairs.
Northbound service from Washington will begin at 5:35 a.m., with subsequent departures at 7:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 8:35 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 9:05 a.m. and 10:10 a.m. Southbound service to Washington from New York will be offered at 2:15 a.m., 6:00 a.m., 6:35 a.m., 7:18 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 9:35 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Due to the schedule modification, passengers are encouraged to call Amtrak to verify their train number and departure time prior to leaving for the station.
Between New York and Boston, Amtrak will operate a normal schedule Friday with no anticipated cancellations or delays. Similarly, there are no planned cancellations of Clocker and Keystone trains between New York, Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
SERVICE SUSPENSION IN THE SOUTHEAST: With the exception of limited intra-Florida service, all Amtrak trains operating south of Washington, D.C., have been cancelled on Friday, Sept. 19, including the Palmetto, Silver Star, Silver Meteor, Crescent, Auto Train, Piedmont, and Regional service in Virginia. The Carolinian, which normally operates between New York and Charlotte, will operate north of Washington only. Amtrak will operate intra-Florida service representing trains 90 and 97 between Miami and Jacksonville only.
NORTHEAST TRAINS TO/FROM POINTS WEST: On Friday, Amtrak has cancelled the westbound Capitol Limited (train 29 from Washington to Chicago), the westbound Cardinal (train 51 from Washington to Chicago), and the Pennsylvanian (trains 42/43 between Pittsburgh and New York). Amtrak plans to operate the eastbound Capitol Limited (train 30 from Chicago to Washington), the Lake Shore Limited (trains 48/49/448/449 between Chicago and New York City/Boston) and the Three Rivers (trains 40/41 between Chicago and New York).
Amtrak will make additional schedule adjustments and cancellations as necessary, keeping the safety of our passengers as our highest priority. Amtrak will reaccommodate passengers as services permit and will waive exchange and cancellation fees for affected trains.