SWC Schedule Change

[ScottC4746]

I saw the new May schedule for SWC has been posted at www.amtrak.com that it leaves Chicago 15 minutes later and reduces the layover in Kansas City but the rest of the schedule remains the same. Route 4 SWC LAX-CHI did not change. I also noted that they no longer show connecting trains in Kansas City. Whats up?

 

[Eric S]

Tried a test booking in June (STL-ABQ; ABQ-STL), and the Missouri River Runner to Southwest Chief connection in KCY still shows up both ways.

 

[ScottC4746]

Now that the new schedule (National Timetable) came out I see what the deal is:

Southwest Chief #3

Arrives Kanas City 1011P departs 1045P

Southwest Chief #4

Arrives Kansas City 724A departs 743A

Missouri River Runner #311

Arrives Kansas City 255P (Long layover but connects to #3

Missouri River Runner #313

Arrives Kansas City 940P Connection for #3

Missour River Runner #314

Departs Kansas City 815A connection from #4

Missouri River Runner #316

Departs Kansas City 4P Long Connection connects from #4

 

[Eric S]

So, eastbound, it is still possible to connect from 4 to 314 (51 minute layover in KCY); and westbound, it is still possible to connect from 313 to 3 (65 minute layover in KCY).