<![CDATA[Amtrak Service Alerts & Passenger Service Notices - Northeast ]]> Weblog Editor 2.0 <![CDATA[Northeast Regional Service Change between Newport News and Richmond]]> Effective Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Only

The planned track work by CSX Transportation, will affect Trains 66, 67 and 94 as described below:

Train 66: Service Canceled between Newport News and Richmond

Northbound trains 66 will originate at Richmond Staples Mill Road. Bus service will not be provided between Newport News, Williamsburg, Richmond Main Street, and Richmond Staples Mill Road.

Train 67: Service Canceled between Richmond and Newport News

Southbound Train 67 will operate to Richmond Staples Mill Road only. Bus service will not be provided to Richmond Main Street, Williamsburg and Newport News. Passengers should contact Amtrak for alternate trains and schedules.

Train 94: Bus Service between Newport News and Richmond

Northbound Train 94 will originate at Richmond-Staples Mill Road. Bus service will be provided from Newport News, Williamsburg and Richmond Main Street, to Richmond Staples Mill Road, where passengers continuing north may board the train.

Thank you for traveling with Amtrak. We appreciate your patronage and apologize for any inconvenience. Reservations and the most up-to-date arrival and departure times are available on Amtrak.com, our free mobile apps and at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245).

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]]> <![CDATA[Northeast Regional, Keystone Service and Acela Express Service Schedule Changes]]> Effective June 3 through August 2, 2013

Due to track work between Metuchen, NJ, and New Brunswick, NJ, the following service adjustments will take place:

Northeast Regional
  • Train 178 will stop at New Brunswick, NJ, station.
  • Train 137 will not stop at Metropark, NJ, station.
  • Many northbound evening trains operating into Newark, NJ, and New York, NY, are scheduled later than printed in Amtrak timetables.
  • Many southbound evening trains operating to Philadelphia, PA, and points south are scheduled later than printed in Amtrak timetables.
Keystone Service
  • Train 652 will not stop at New Brunswick, NJ, station.
  • Train 643 will depart 5 minutes earlier from New York, NY, into Philadelphia, PA.

Passengers should consult the Amtrak schedule for alternate trains for various station stops. Additionally, reservations, schedules, and information are available on Amtrak.com, our free mobile apps and at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245). Thank you for traveling with Amtrak. We appreciate your patronage and apologize for any inconvenience you may experience.

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]]> <![CDATA[Transfers in Boston to Downeaster and Other Amtrak Trains]]> Amtrak Downeaster trains arrive and depart at Boston North Station, located at 126 Legends Way (at Causeway Street). All other Boston-area Amtrak trains arrive at and depart from Boston South Station (at the corner of Summer Street and Atlantic Avenue) and Boston Back Bay Station (at 145 Dartmouth Street).

Passengers connecting between Downeaster trains and train service from Boston South Station or Boston Back Bay Station must make their own travel arrangements between the stations. Connections are not guaranteed1

Transferring by Taxi

Passengers using Boston South Station will be best served by taxi service when transferring between stations. Boston South Station offers a greater variety of services and amenities than Boston Back Bay Station, including ticketing, baggage and accessibility assistance, as well as checked baggage service for select Amtrak trains.

Transferring by Subway

Passengers using Back Bay Station will find Boston’s subway service very convenient when transferring between stations. The MBTA Orange Line serves Back Bay Station and North Station directly. The ride normally takes less than 15 minutes, however, passengers should allow 45 minutes travel time when connecting between Orange Line Stations on the MBTA. Boston’s Orange Line is completely accessible at all stations. Passengers with mobility-impairments may find this alternative suitable to their needs.

This information may change without notice. Please contact 1-800-USA-RAIL for more information.

1In the event of a missed connection, passengers will be reaccommodated on the next available train. If there are no more departures available on the same day on which to be reaccomodated, passengers will be responsible for arranging and paying for their own overnight lodging.

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