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Re: Amtrak Train Location Updates 2020

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:58 am
by DaveO
The Blue Water isn't running either. I would suspect Covid-19 is causing issues with engine and/or train staffing.
It's already caused issues out west with the Zephyr.

Re: Amtrak Train Location Updates 2020

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 3:40 pm
by Manistique
And Wolverine 352 out of Chicago isn't running either: Service disruption. So no Amtrak in Michigan today. First time since 1971? First time no passenger train in Michigan ever?

Re: Amtrak Train Location Updates 2020

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 6:11 pm
by railrod1949
Manistique wrote:And Wolverine 352 out of Chicago isn't running either: Service disruption. So no Amtrak in Michigan today. First time since 1971? First time no passenger train in Michigan ever?
No Amtrak train service at all today between PNT and CHI and PTH and CHI due to the ITCS being down.

Re: Amtrak Train Location Updates 2020

Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2020 6:14 am
by Manistique
Amtrak 351 departed Pontiac on time this morning so things must be fixed on the Michigan Line.

Re: Amtrak Train Location Updates 2020

Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:38 pm
by TwisterJay29
Been a while since I have seen an Amtrak on the Holly, I reside next to the Mount Clemens sub now. I noticed last night when Amtrak 352 came through Royal Oak that it didn't stop in Royal Oak. Since the coronavirus has started, how low has ridership fallen to with the Amtraks?

Re: Amtrak Train Location Updates 2020

Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 2:53 am
by 9xs
Charger IDTX 4621 is currently in a repair facility in East Chicago, IN.

Re: Amtrak Train Location Updates 2020

Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 9:23 am
by railrod1949
AARR wrote:4712 and 4727 at Pontiac Station. First two digits (47) might be incorrect.
Its indeed incorrect! Correct engine numbers 4612 and 4627.

Re: Amtrak Train Location Updates 2020

Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 12:25 pm
by GP30M4216
Slight schedule changes effective 4/27 for remaining Amtrak service in Michigan, trains 351-352-364-365 due to track work. Where are they working and what maintenance is being performed?

https://www.amtrak.com/alert/wolverine- ... anges.html

Amtrak Updates Summer 2020

Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2020 3:06 pm
by Ypsi
Amtrak #973, Clear CP 28 East

Seems to be a test train of sorts

Amtrak 66
Amtrak 10020- Pacific Patrol Sleeper
Amtrak 53511- Horizon Cafe
Amtrak 58

Re: Amtrak Train Location Updates 2020

Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2020 5:00 pm
by Ypsi
973 back west about 15 mins ago clear 30W

Re: Amtrak Train Location Updates 2020

Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2020 3:03 pm
by OldBastard
Lite power consisting of a P42 facing east and a Dash 8 facing west just went east onto the Amtrak Michigan line near Porter. Any idea where that is headed?

Re: Amtrak Train Location Updates 2020

Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2020 5:27 pm
by Ypsi
They could be going to Niles maybe? That’s a spot they have been known to keep ballast cars and or power.

Re: Amtrak Train Location Updates 2020

Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2020 10:58 pm
by Buster Manning
work train working out of Albion.....distributing ties btw Albion and Battle Crick

Re: Amtrak Train Location Updates 2020

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2020 5:54 pm
by GP30M4216
Not a specific train update, but Illinois DOT has just taken delivery of their first 4 Amtrak Midwest passenger cars from Siemens. These are the first of the fleet which will over the next 1-2 years be rostered to cover most Midwest services based out of Chicago, bumping Horizon and some Amfleet I equipment to other services or for rebuilding. These match the paint and profile of the new SC-44 Charger locomotives.

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Re: Amtrak Train Location Updates 2020

Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 2:20 pm
by Ypsi
Amtrak 941 clear CP25 East. Test/ inspection train heading to do some work at CP9. AML will be coordinating some moves with Conrail.

Re: Amtrak Train Location Updates 2020

Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 4:24 pm
by Ypsi
Amtrak 941 back by 30W pacific bend is the sleeper/ inspection car being used.

Re: Amtrak Train Location Updates 2020

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:15 pm
by KenB
No 352 today, Sep 30, 2020. Anybody know why?

Re: Amtrak Train Location Updates 2020

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 10:30 pm
by twropr
#352 was stuck for about four hours at Gary due to one of the new Chargers overheating.
Andy

Re: Amtrak Train Location Updates 2020

Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 8:47 pm
by Buster Manning
engine puked out at 497....transferred psgrs to 364...with bustitution from BTL east....Chi sent out a rescue unit and deadheaded the equipment into PNT

Re: Amtrak Train Location Updates 2020

Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:49 am
by ns8401
Buster Manning wrote:
Thu Oct 01, 2020 8:47 pm
engine puked out at 497....transferred psgrs to 364...with bustitution from BTL east....Chi sent out a rescue unit and deadheaded the equipment into PNT
Have the chargers been ok in the reliability department or are they shop queens?