Empire Builder Discussion 2025

[pennyk]

From January 3, 2025 forward, please post comments discussing the Empire Builder here. For previous posts regarding the Empire Builder, please refer to this thread, which is currently locked:

https://www.amtraktrains.com/threads/empire-builder-discussion-2023-q4-2024.86223/page-11

 

[ThePun]

First! Lol

We are currently the victims of losing all three Charger engines on the Eastbound EB just East of Fargo and a freight engine just got us rolling around 12pm after being dead since 6am today.

 

[soarbooks]

... Did Amtrak keep you guys warm, comfortable, and fed during your LONG delay?

 

[B&Ofan]

It looks like 8/28 scheduled to arrive in Chicago today is delayed.

AmtrakAlertsMechanical Issue: As of 7:04 AM MT, Trains 8 and 28 is stopped east of St. Cloud (SCD) due to mechanical issues. The crew is in contact with the mechanical team who are working to resolve the issue. We will provide an update as more information becomes available. Departure estimates are subject to change. If a train is delayed past its scheduled departure time, it may still leave earlier than the updated estimate, if conditions allow. To avoid missing your train, please stay near the boarding area and monitor for announcements or updates.

Does anyone here have any idea on what is happening? My Mom is on the train and at least they seem to have HEP. I ask because some people here sometimes have more information then what the general public.

Thanks in advance.

 

[AmtrakBlue]

It looks like 8/28 scheduled to arrive in Chicago today is delayed.

AmtrakAlertsMechanical Issue: As of 7:04 AM MT, Trains 8 and 28 is stopped east of St. Cloud (SCD) due to mechanical issues. The crew is in contact with the mechanical team who are working to resolve the issue. We will provide an update as more information becomes available. Departure estimates are subject to change. If a train is delayed past its scheduled departure time, it may still leave earlier than the updated estimate, if conditions allow. To avoid missing your train, please stay near the boarding area and monitor for announcements or updates.

Does anyone here have any idea on what is happening? My Mom is on the train and at least they seem to have HEP. I ask because some people here sometimes have more information then what the general public.

Thanks in advance.

Your mom, being on the train, would be your best source of info. She can ask the car attendant or conductor for info.