Hurricane Dorian (2019)

[jis]

I heard that there was a tornado in Wilson, NC which I believe is on the Star's route.

Wilson is on the route of both the Silvers, the Carolinian, the Palmetto and the Auto Train.

 

[brianpmcdonnell17]

I heard that there was a tornado in Wilson, NC which I believe is on the Star's route.

Wilson is north of Selma (where the SS rejoins the A Line), so it is on the route of the SS as well as the SM, Palmetto, Carolinian, and Auto Train.

 

[pennyk]

There was an update as of 9pm tonight 9/6/19. I find it interesting that there is no mention of resuming service on 92, 98 and the Auto Train. I did not check the Auto Train, but Amtrak is selling tickets on its website for both 92 and 98, even though, at this time, they both are almost sold out. I am making the assumption that Amtrak will not cancel 98 at the last minute and I will be able to travel.

Amtrak to Continue Operating Modified Schedule due to Hurricane
September 06, 2019 09:00 PM
Severe weather impact Southeast and Mid-Atlantic

Due to severe weather continuing to impact the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic areas of the U.S., Amtrak is operating a modified schedule and cancelling select services from Thursday, September 5, to Saturday, September 7. For the safety of our customers and employees, the following trains will operate on a modified schedule:

Service operating a modified schedule on Saturday, September 7 includes:

• Palmetto 90 (operating between Savannah, Ga. – New York) will operate from Washington, D.C., to New York only. Service is cancelled between Savannah, Ga. and Washington, D.C.

• Northeast Regional 194 (operating between Newport News, Va. – Boston) will operate from Richmond, Va. to Boston only. Service is cancelled between Newport News, Va. and Richmond, Va.

• Northeast Regional 88 (operating between Norfolk, Va. – Boston) will operate from Washington, D.C. to Boston only. Service is cancelled between Norfolk, Va. and Washington, D.C.

Service to resume scheduled operations on Saturday, September 7, includes:

• Palmetto 89 will operate from New York – Savannah, Ga.

Bus transportation will not be provided for cancelled trains. Service will be restored pending improved conditions.

Anyone planning to travel should check their train status on Amtrak.com or our smartphone apps prior to departing, allow extra time to get to the station and be extremely careful in stations and on platforms.

Customers with reservations on trains that are being modified will typically be accommodated on trains with similar departure times or another day. Amtrak will gladly waive additional charges for customers looking to change their reservation during the modified schedule by calling our reservation center at 800-USA-RAIL.

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Customers with travel plans can review refund information on Amtrak.com. Service Alerts, Passenger Notices and other announcements are posted at Amtrak.com/Alerts.

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.

 

[pennyk]

98(7) left Miami on time and is on its way north.