Jeff Smith wrote: ↑Fri Jul 07, 2023 6:16 am
Amtrak, CN at odds over suspension of daily Montreal-New York train: Montreal Gazette
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“We have recently seen an inconsistent application of CN’s historical heat order policy, and are concerned that if we continue to operate trains, there’s potential our customers could be stranded in place or add 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours of delays during their trip,” Jason Abrams, a spokesperson for Amtrak in New York, said Thursday via email.
In the meantime, Amtrak is “continuing our conversations with CN and exploring all possible solutions with New York state, and look forward to resuming Adirondack service north of Albany,” Abrams added, without offering a target date.
CN has a different point of view.
Amtrak “is responsible and has failed to pay for the maintenance required to keep the track at a level that accommodates its service,” Abecassis said. “If Amtrak agrees to make that investment, CN could upgrade the track to a level that would reduce heat restrictions.”
Asked for a reaction to those comments, Abrams said Amtrak “has been fulfilling all of its financial commitments and obligations” specified by its agreement with CN — including payments of $3.2 million to the Canadian railroad since the Canada-U.S. border reopened to help prepare for resumed Adirondack service.
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Shocking a squabble about $$$ between Amtrak and CN not the first time in my 25 years and I am pretty sure it wont be the last.
Amtrak “is responsible and has failed to pay for the maintenance required to keep the track at a level that accommodates its service,” Abecassis said. “If Amtrak agrees to make that investment, CN could upgrade the track to a level that would reduce heat restrictions.”
This is an interesting little snippet, Wonder if CN has their hand out for monies due when train WAS NOT running due to COVID. A sneaky suspicion this could be true, I mean look at all the maintenance CN could have done. BBBWWWHAHAHAHA.
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It may be back in September when it cools down but who knows for sure.