Effect of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Hilary on Amtrak

[TinCan782]

Amtrak has announced "Service Adjustments" ahead of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Hilary for the Pacific Surfliner this weekend.
I have also seen mention (on Facebook) of similiar advisories for the Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle.
Lets hope there is no ground movement down by San Clemente as a result of the storm.
https://www.pacificsurfliner.com/plan-your-trip/alerts/travel-advisories/#trackclosures

 

[Septa9739]

Big things are getting HAZMATs out of the way, pulling up crossing gates, trying to make sure as little as possible is out rolling. CSX often more or less just shuts down the A and S lines when trouble is blowing in. It just isn’t worth it to operate.

 

[chadamfleetrailfan]

I'm sure speed restrictions will play a part in this as well. Even though the article lists the Pacific Surfliners, I'm sure the SWC as well will have some restrictions as well as it heads to and departs from Los Angeles.

 

[west point]

Depending on rain fall the SD&AE ROW may take a fatal last hit?

 

[west point]

Wise for Amtrak to get equipment out of harm's way. As well as passengers. Too many locations with potential to strand passengers that cannot be rescued.

 

[allanorn]

More trains being canceled for tomorrow:

• Trains 562, 573, 580, 591 will be cancelled
• Train 794 will be cancelled between Los Angeles and San Diego
• Train 761 will be cancelled between San Diego and Los Angeles
• The LOSSAN Agency will provide mutual aid to COASTER and Metrolink passengers by allowing them to ride any Pacific Surfliner train on Sunday, August 20.

I would not expect this to be the end of the story.

Edit: 3(19) terminated at ABQ which will become 4(20). 11(19) terminated at EMY and will become 14(20). 1(19) completely canceled, and I'm not sure how that will affect 2(21).

 

[jis]

MODERATOR'S NOTE: A number of posts generally discussing Hurricanes/Tropical Storms with no specific bearing on Amtrak have been moved to a new thread in the Lounge:

https://www.amtraktrains.com/threads/hurricane-tropical-storm-hilary-general-discussion.85873/
Please use this new thread to discuss Hurricanes, Tropical Storms and Hilary in general. Specific effects on passenger rail service that Hilary has, in the way of service suspension/modification etc. should continue in this old thread.

Thanks for your understanding, cooperation and participation.

 

[rms492]

Depending on rain fall the SD&AE ROW may take a fatal last hit?

Yes, also, hope the Goat Canyon Trestle survives.

 

[Braniff747SP]

I’m on train 3. We’re operating into LAX (albeit with a 6+ hour delay that’s unrelated to the weather) this morning.

The delay and cancellations have caused a bit of havoc for connecting pax, though - seems like they’re not going to bustitute.

 

[trainman74]

While I was in the upper deck at Angel Stadium on Saturday evening, I saw a northbound Surfliner that was two complete consists coupled together (complete with a locomotive in the middle) - I assumed they were specifically trying to get equipment out of San Diego. I couldn't tell if both halves of the train were available for passengers, or if they were only using half.

 

[LongHauler]

I’m on train 3. We’re operating into LAX (albeit with a 6+ hour delay that’s unrelated to the weather) this morning.

The delay and cancellations have caused a bit of havoc for connecting pax, though - seems like they’re not going to bustitute.

Let us know how it all came out when you've made it to where you're going, Braniff. Be safe.

 

[Braniff747SP]

Let us know how it all came out when you've made it to where you're going, Braniff. Be safe.

Thanks! Arrived safe and sound to LAX, 7 hours and 21 minutes behind schedule (due to, inter alia, overheating of the no. 2 engine, a borrowed BN loco to remediate that issue, and signal problems).

I will say that I've lived in LA my entire life and I've never seen the LA River like I saw it this afternoon from the train. It was raging.

Should note that it was an interesting consist, too: we had a couple of Metrolink cars along for the ride. I understand they were being refurbished somewhere in the Midwest and being delivered back home.

 

[TinCan782]

Thanks! Arrived safe and sound to LAX, 7 hours and 21 minutes behind schedule (due to, inter alia, overheating of the no. 2 engine, a borrowed BN loco to remediate that issue, and signal problems).

I will say that I've lived in LA my entire life and I've never seen the LA River like I saw it this afternoon from the train. It was raging.

Should note that it was an interesting consist, too: we had a couple of Metrolink cars along for the ride. I understand they were being refurbished somewhere in the Midwest and being delivered back home.

Yes, the LA River does do that with a good rain storm.
As for the Metrolink Cars, they were sent back to Milwaukee (Bombardier) to be refurbished and now returning to LA.
This has been going on for a couple of years now.

 

[LongHauler]

Thanks! Arrived safe and sound to LAX, 7 hours and 21 minutes behind schedule (due to, inter alia, overheating of the no. 2 engine, a borrowed BN loco to remediate that issue, and signal problems).

Interesting. I was on August's 3(3) and we too had a smoking no. 2 engine and a 6-7 hour delay.

 

[Eric in East County]

As if the storm wasn’t enough, today, at 2:40 p.m. here on the West Coast, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake occurred about 80 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Usually when there is an earthquake, Amtrak trains have to run at a reduced speed until the tracks can be inspected.