Coast Starlight train 11 service disruption Nov 1

[jazzharris]

Engine hit a boulder on the track north of Redding. I wouldn't have known except my partner called me, having my old phone where they texted the alert (my AGR profile shows my current phone, why didn't they text THAT number??? I got the message on my computer which I had to unpack to see).

I'm supposed to get on the Sunset Limited tonight. What do I do from here (San Jose)? Do I go to the station anyway and see if there is alternate transportation to LAX?

 

[B&Ofan]

If you are signed up to get alerts and do not get one, go to the station as scheduled. Either they will have alternate transportation or the issuer was cleared up/ If you do not get alerts, check the status of your train to find out what is going on.

 

[AmtrakBlue]

Engine hit a boulder on the track north of Redding. I wouldn't have known except my partner called me, having my old phone where they texted the alert (my AGR profile shows my current phone, why didn't they text THAT number??? I got the message on my computer which I had to unpack to see).

I'm supposed to get on the Sunset Limited tonight. What do I do from here (San Jose)? Do I go to the station anyway and see if there is alternate transportation to LAX?

If timing is right, you might be able to bus/San Joaquin/bus to LAX. Call Amtrak to see if this is viable

 

[B&Ofan]

Just checked the status:
AmtrakAlertsService Resumption: As of 8:04 AM PT, Train 11 has resumed service and is currently operating approximately 5hrs 10mins late. We sincerely apologize for the delay and we thank you for your patience.
It also shows that as of now they expect to be 1 hour 38 min. late into LAX

 

[Brian Battuello]

Looks like they are running and hope to make up some time. This is from the Train Status on the Amtrak home page. Looks like the Sunset is scheduled to leave on time at 10:00pm

B&O jumped in with the same info. If I were you, I'd go ahead and get on the Coast Starlight and hope that they hold the Sunset for you. It wouldn't hurt to ask a conductor if they can do
that.

Just for future reference, planning a 49 minute connection anywhere on Amtrak isn't the greatest idea. I usually get a hotel for a night and do some local sightseeing.