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transportation27 days ago•1 min saved

Weather-related equipment issues force Amtrak to cancel dozens of DC/Northeast trains

Amtrak canceled 16 trains serving Union Station in Washington, D.C., on Thursday and warned the disruption would continue Friday due to weather-related equipment problems, affecting three Keystone Service trains, seven Acela trains, and ten Northeast Regional trains. The company says affected customers are being contacted and that additional charges will be waived; travelers can reschedule via the Amtrak app or Amtrak.com.

via WTOP|

#amtrak #dc #northeast

national1 month ago•2 min saved

Snowstorm strands thousands at Hokkaido airport as flights, trains halted

A severe snowstorm in Hokkaido forced about 7,000 people to spend the night at New Chitose Airport as 56 flights were canceled and over 500 train services suspended, affecting roughly 130,000 people; Sapporo logged a record 54 cm of snowfall for January, with eight snowmobilers initially missing but later found and no injuries reported.

via japantoday.com|

#flight-cancellations #hokkaido #national

transportation2 months ago•2 min saved

Amtrak Faces Delays and Cancellations Across Northeast Due to Equipment and Infrastructure Issues

Two Acela trains scheduled for Boston were canceled due to equipment failures and unavailability, following a disruption caused by a downed wire in Hyde Park, impacting service between Providence and Boston.

via WCVB|

#acela #amtrak #boston

weather1 year ago•2 min saved

"Severe Flooding Paralyzes Southern Germany, Claims Rescuer's Life"

Severe storms and flooding in southern Germany have led to the cancellation of train services between Stuttgart and Munich, with Deutsche Bahn unable to confirm the duration of the suspension. The German Weather Service has issued the highest warning level for the region, and the Bundeswehr is assisting in relief efforts. A landslide caused by heavy rainfall derailed a train in Baden-Württemberg, though no injuries were reported. Bavaria has declared a state of emergency in several municipalities due to rising waters in the Danube river, prompting evacuations and extensive sandbagging efforts.

via DW (English)|

#evacuations #flooding #germany

transportation2 years ago•1 min saved

"Amtrak Suspends Multiple Northeast Corridor Trains in Frigid Weather"

Amtrak has suspended more than a dozen trains along the Northeast Corridor due to freezing temperatures, affecting commuters in the New York region and other areas. Customers with tickets for canceled trains can transfer their rides to another date or time without additional charges. While train travel is disrupted, planes, subways, and buses in New York City are operating normally, and the airtrain to JFK airport has been restored to service.

via Gothamist|

#amtrak #freezing-temperatures #northeast-corridor

transportation2 years ago•1 min saved

Power line issues and severe storms cause Amtrak and SEPTA cancellations in Philadelphia and Harrisburg.

Amtrak trains between Philadelphia and Harrisburg have been canceled due to downed overhead wires, with service alerts advising passengers to follow updates. Crews are working to resolve the issue, but trains 601, 605, and 642 between Harrisburg and Philadelphia and 640 between Lancaster and Philadelphia have been canceled as of 7:28 a.m. on Monday. Amtrak's phone lines are also experiencing issues, with passengers advised to text for urgent travel issues and call later for non-emergencies.

via LNP | LancasterOnline|

#amtrak #harrisburg #philadelphia

transportation2 years ago•1 min saved

Navigating Amtrak's Cancelations: Finding Alternative Routes

Amtrak experienced communication issues with their control system, leading to last-minute cancellations for rides on Friday. Passengers were left to find alternate ways to and from their destinations, with some missing work and having to change their travel plans. Amtrak is working to restore services, but there are no confirmed time schedules on when the issue will be fixed.

via WILX|

#amtrak #delays #train-cancellations

transportation2 years ago•0 min saved

Amtrak Restores Service Following Server Issues.

Amtrak is restoring service after a series of train cancellations, primarily in the Midwest, due to communication issues with a rail-industry control system that connects Amtrak trains to freight railroads. The system issues began early Friday morning and caused several trains, many in and out of Chicago, to be canceled. Amtrak's alert feed on Twitter was still announcing cancellations on Sunday morning.

via CNN|

#amtrak #communication-issues #midwest