For Friday and Saturday all LD trains southbound south of WASH are cancelled. This includes Auto Train and Capital east of Pittsburgh. Regionals mostly still scheduled. It appears that Amtrak, CSX and NS are worried about the icing and high winds in the NC area of their trains. Since NS and especially CSX have not trimmed their ROW trees there may be high probability that there will be trees lying on the tracks ?
Amtrak’s heavy tree trimming ( fought by the NIMBYS ) on the NEC appears to give Amtrak confidence that it can continue to operate on the NEC. There are already some Acela cancellations.
A benefit of these LD cancellations might allow Amtrak to dispatch the surplus diesels to strategic point along the NEC ?
Now the first real test of ACS-64s in heavy snow begins.
If ( a big if ) There is as much snow as predicted and the wind blows as some say----- How will Amtrak plow the snow ? There could maybe be major drifts.
CSX Customer Advisory - UPDATE: Winter Storm Jonas Impact
Please be advised that Winter Storm Jonas is impacting several regions of CSX, from the Great Lakes to the mid-Atlantic and Southeast. In the most heavily storm-impacted regions, trains are being held – some due to road conditions preventing crews to on-duty points, and others pending improved weather. The associated weather conditions are affecting the CSX network in the following areas:
- Huntington Division: Heavy snow across the division with 8 -24” on the ground across various subdivisions with the New River subdivision currently under two feet of snow. - Richmond, VA: Trains being held or moving sl
We’ve got a least a foot or more of snow on the ground here in Richmond VA and it’s still coming down, untypically dirty weather for this part of the country, even in January.
Here in the frozen north, it’s a nice clear, sunny day. No snow in the forecast, about 25 degrees. A little later, off to the pub for a Robbie Burns dinner. Haggis and single malt for all!
Amtrak NE Corridor trains running and not too bad. NE Regional #63 shows as making 106 mph and after leaving BOS on time, left NYP 26 min late and was 38 min late at Moorepark. #168 is 24 min late at Wilminton. while 161 is having trouble, left Bos on time down 16 late at NYP and is 1 hr, 12 min late at Aberdeen.
Amtrak NE Corridor trains running and not too bad. NE Regional #63 shows as making 106 mph and after leaving BOS on time, left NYP 26 min late and was 38 min late at Moorepark. #168 is 24 min late at Wilminton. while 161 is having trouble, left Bos on time down 16 late at NYP and is 1 hr, 12 min late at Aberdeen. Currently (6:03 pm ET) moving at 24.7 mph.
All this time I believed that mass transit and rail transit was supposed to be all weather. Now I hear reports of Washington Metro parking trains in tunnels “to protect them”…really? They are that fragile?
So there is no way to travel the NEC except on Amtrak with all air, bus, auto traffic shut down. It would seem that we need to write all or congress criters pointing out the need for balanced transportation anad how Amtrak could operate although at a reduced level. Point out that more infrastructure work ( = money ) would probably allow more service.
Wll Amtrak can get to / from NYP but all MTA surface lines cancelled: That is LIRR, MNRR & Nycity ground and above groundservices.
MTA Winter Storm Update
A major snow storm continues to impact the MTA service area.
Due to deteriorating road conditions and poor visibility, NYC Transit and MTA Bus local, limited and express bus service is suspended. Access-A-Ride service is also suspended.
Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad and above-ground NYC Subway service is now suspended due to deteriorating weather conditions and concerns for customer and employee safety. NYC Subway service will operate in underground portions only.
Crews and snow fighting equipment have been dispatched and are working to keep platforms and rails clear of ice and snow. We advise customers if at all possible to remain at home during the duration of this storm.
Train arrival data on the MTA web site and on third-party mobile apps will not reflect actual service availability.
NJT all t dows well. Wonder if it moved all equipment out of Hoboken and the maintenance facility in case of high tides ?
Travel Alerts
Jan 23, 2016 08:04:19 PM Due to the severe winter weather impacting the region, NJ TRANSIT rail, bus, light rail and Access Link service will be temporarily suspended beginning at 2 a.m. Saturday.
Service will be restored as weather conditions permit.
Jan 23, 2016 08:03:29 PM Systemwide Cross-honoring in effect until Monday, January 25:
To give customers additional travel options during the expected winter weather conditions, NJ TRANSIT will offer full systemwide cross-honoring beginning at 12:01 am on Saturday, January 23, enabling customers to use their ticket or pass on an alternate travel mode—rail, light rail or bus—including private bus carriers.
For the latest travel information, customers should visit njtransit.com or access our Twitter feed at @NJTRANSIT prior to starting their trip.
All SEPTA service with the exception of the Market Frankford and Broad Street Lines is suspended. More details. Please use caution during your travels as SEPTA platforms, parking lots, walkways and vehicles may be wet, slippery or icy.
MARC not operating Monday. May be partially because government shut down. Or maybe CSX and Amtrak still somewhat snowed under ?
Today at 6:33 PM
There will be no MARC Brunswick, Camden Line or Penn Line service on Monday, January 25. MARC, CSX, Amtrak, and Bombardier staff have been working all day today and will continue work tomorrow to clear tracks, switches, platforms, and parking lots.
A decision about service on Tuesday will be made by 7:00pm Monday evening.
With 30" snow and 50mph winds predicted, why would you not park the equipment in tunnels? Snow could blow under and totally encase the car and freeze it to the track, and thus block snow removal efforts.