Sunset Limited discussion

[trimetbusfan]

Just saw the Sunset on the Houston cam, now with only ONE COACH! From NOL to SAT. That is sad.

Yeah, this has been the case for a while now :/

 

[Railspike]

Exactly what weather issue was the cause of cancelling #2 Friday night out of LAX?

Same storms that washed out bridges around Needles cancelling #3 & #4?

 

[JWM]

This route deserves daily service and a routing through Phoenix. Yes, it has been talked to death, but I do not see it coming any closer to reality. Also, back in the 1980's, the Southern Pacific looks at electrifying the El Pasto-Los Angeles. Too bad that never happened.

 

[Bill Murray]

I was looking to book the Sunset from New Orleans to Los Angeles on Monday 12/27 and Wednesday 12/27. The AMTRAK web site has the train listed as Canceled. Anyone know why?

 

[trimetbusfan]

I was looking to book the Sunset from New Orleans to Los Angeles on Monday 12/27 and Wednesday 12/27. The AMTRAK web site has the train listed as Canceled. Anyone know why?

The host railroad (Metrolink) has closed LA Union Station on that day for signal upgrades. Amtrak has no choice but to terminate the train early. However, Train 1 leaving New Orleans on the 27th IS RUNNING, but only as far as Ontario. Then you have to take a shuttle bus the rest of the way to LA. You can book this on the Amtrak site. I’ll add the itinerary for you below