Amtrak On-Time Performance (OTP) Delays Reroutes Annulled

[STrRedWolf]

A bunch of empty centerbeam flats and at least 4 covered hoppers on the ground,Both mainline tracks effected,was reported on the NBC news
tonight.
UP between Elko and Wells NV is still being cleaned up,was a heavy Haz-Mat response due to the Military Cargo on board.

Figure on #5(18)being held at Salt Lake City,Figure on #6(19) being Held at Elko Nv

Yep, they got hit, per AmtrakAlerts Twitter:

California Zephyr Train 5 which departed Chicago (CHI) on 6/19 is currently operating about 3hr 5min late due to earlier railroad congestion, freight train interference and speed restrictions along the route.

California Zephyr Train 5 which departed Chicago (CHI) on 06/19 is currently operating 3hr 20min late due to speed restrictions and freight train congestion along its route east of Denver (DEN).

California Zephyr Train 5 which departed Chicago (CHI) on 6/19 is currently operating about 4hrs 10mins late due to earlier rail congestion, speed restrictions and signal issues along the route.

California Zephyr Train 6 which departed Emeryville (EMY) on 6/19 is currently experiencing delays east of Fort Morgan (FMG) due to rail congestion caused by earlier Freight Train derailment. Currently operating about 1 hr 35 min late.

Update: California Zephyr Train 6 that departed Emeryville (EMY) is currently operating about 4hr 30min late due to earlier rail congestion and weather-related delays east of Denver (DEN).

Everything else is tornado related or speed restrictions.

[shlustig]

Does anybody know why eastbound Pennsylvanian #42 (1st) Arv. @ PHL 2" tardy and was then delay 2' 30"?

[STrRedWolf]

From AmtrakNECalerts Twitter

SERVICE ADVISORY UPDATE: All train traffic in the Trenton (TRE) area is still stopped due to a wire train fire in Hamilton, NJ. The fire department is on the scene and working to extinguish the flames. We will update as more information becomes available.

Three hour delays we’re incurred

[STrRedWolf]

Keystone trains and the Pennsy being affected. Last night all evening Keystone service was terminated due to caternary issues relating to the storms that swept through the area. Amtrak is repairing them now.

https://www.amtrak.com/alert/modified-a ... rning.html

EDIT: Talked to Amtrak over Twitter. 1-2 hour delays for the Pennsy 43(3) today.

[STrRedWolf]

On 43 now at PHL. Sold out train! Delayed getting everyone on board. They’re even seating folks in the cafe car. Have not set off yet. Will post more to the Pennsylvanian thread.

[ThirdRail7]

Keep an eye on the website. Track work is likely to impact the Carolinian, the Palmetto and the Silver Star in the near future. Other trains between RVR and RMT will likely receive delays.

[shlustig]

Does anybody know why westbound #281 (7th) on the Empire Service BUF Corridor lost 3' 30" SYR to Rochester??

[twropr]

Struck an auto near Lyons
Andy

[StLouSteve]

Saw a news article about a stopped Amtrak in Mendota due to engine failure with passengers on the ROW. Is this the Zephyr? Amtrak probably should double engines on LD now that the Genesis are getting old until new power arrives.

http://www.newstrib.com/news/odd-amtrak ... d1d5c.html

[WhartonAndNorthern]

Saw a news article about a stopped Amtrak in Mendota due to engine failure with passengers on the ROW. Is this the Zephyr? Amtrak probably should double engines on LD now that the Genesis are getting old until new power arrives.

http://www.newstrib.com/news/odd-amtrak ... d1d5c.html

The article mentions that it was the Southwest Chief (#3) and it had two engines. Likely it needed both to provide HEP and sufficient horsepower to travel the route (Esp. Raton Pass).

[west point]

The article mentions that it was the Southwest Chief (#3) and it had two engines. Likely it needed both to provide HEP and sufficient horsepower to travel the route (Esp. Raton Pass).

We hope you are not assuming HEP can come from 2 locos ? It isn't so/. Only one loco provides HEP even on the long auto trains. Only Via has a set up where 2 locos provide HEP to alternate cars. Now with the Chief maybe having more cars for the scouts the HEP might have to be shut off to provide more power to traction motors on the HP loco.

[shlustig]

Does anybody know what happened to westbound Texas Eagle #21 (9th) that lost 3' 45" between Carlinville and Alton and was run-around by #305?

[Gilbert B Norman]

Wondering same myself, Mr. Lustig.

Apparently 21(9) has been wiped from Train Status; who knows if it ever continued its journey. 22(11) is marked Status Unavailable from SAS and shows "Sold Out" (sure, hey), so both 21(9) and 22(11) would appear to have been annulled.

I had more than a passing interest in this. I'm going to Dallas next following weekend, and was "just curious". One Roomette open in each direction; RT $810.

I'll just pay what I must and "tuck it out" in the Friendly Skies.

addendum:

Texas Eagle Train 421 that departed Chicago (CHI) on 7/9 is now canceled between Longview (LVW) and San Antonio (SAS). Alternate bus transportation will be provided from LVW to SAS where passengers will board Sunset Limited Train 1 and continue west.

.Service Advisory: Texas Eagle Train 22 scheduled to depart San Antonio (SAS) on 7/11 will now originate at Fort Worth (FTW) due to the late operation of inbound Train 21. Alternate bus transportation provided between SAS and FTW

So it would appear 21(9) made it to Longview. I guess it will be deadheaded to Ft. Worth to handle 22(11). As of a few moments ago, the website shows open seats.

[ThirdRail7]

Does anybody know what happened to westbound Texas Eagle #21 (9th) that lost 3' 45" between Carlinville and Alton and was run-around by #305?

The train was used to assist disabled 306(9).

[ThirdRail7]

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