Chicago Hub Service — Heavy Rains Result in Track Closures

[dspacekd]

According to Amtrak's website...

I'm scheduled to travel on the SWC this Friday FLG-CHI. Will the tracks be open by then? Or should I look at re-booking now?

September 14, 2008

11:00 am CDT

 

The remnants of Hurricane Ike have been dumping heavy rains on the states of Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Missouri. The resulting temporary closure of various railroad routes is leading to the cancellation of some Amtrak service, with other Amtrak trains operating subject to significant delays.

 

Amtrak is working with the owners of the routes to restore normal service as soon as possible.

 

Lincoln Service and Texas Eagle, Chicago-Springfield-St. Louis

 

Trains 303, 21/321 & 22/322 are cancelled.

 

Wolverine Service, Chicago-Detroit-Pontiac

 

Trains 352 & 353 are cancelled.

 

Missouri Mule Service, Kansas City-Jefferson City-St. Louis

 

Trains 311, 313, 314 & 316 are cancelled.

 

Southwest Chief, Trains 3 & 4

 

The Southwest Chief, which normally operates daily from Los Angeles to Chicago, will terminate and originate in Kansas City, rather than Chicago.

 

[WhoozOn1st]

Amtrak says...

The Amtrak Southwest Chief, Trains 3 & 4, which normally operates daily from Los Angeles to Chicago, originated and terminated in Kansas City, rather than Chicago, on Sunday, September 14. Normal service is expected on Monday, September 15.

Current (as of 9 p.m., 9-14-08) status: Amtrak Service Alert

 

[the_traveler]

As long as it doesn't happen again next month!