posted 06-08-2004 11:51 AM
I checked with Amtrak and the UP rails are open for business for trains 11 and 14 Coast Starlight. No service disruptions as was the case a day or so ago from fires in the area.
chrisg Member # 2488
posted 06-08-2004 07:43 PM
The tracks are still closed as of 6/8 8:00 PM.
Chris
sbalax Member # 2801
posted 06-08-2004 08:15 PM
Highway 101 was closed again today when the fire flared up. The local news said that "a railroad spokesman" said that it would be several days before the tracks would reopen.
I hope they are clear by the time you head through Ms. Breeze.
dixiebreeze Member # 3224
posted 06-08-2004 09:08 PM
I hope so, too, SBALAX. I didn't realize the fire had flared up again. I called Amtrak this morning and was told the route was now open. Please keep us posted. Thank you!
Ken Ruben Member # 656
posted 06-09-2004 12:25 AM
Richard Hamilton of San Diego Rail (Lets Talk Trains) and yours truly representing RailPAC, attended the LOSSAN Meeting yesterday and this particular item was among many discussed.
It will be another 6 to 7 days before the line is completely open.
Although Richard and I were at the meeting, chrisg (see above), is a lot MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE than Richard and I on day-to-day operations on the corridor.
posted 06-13-2004 01:05 PM
The line is now open so I will be riding though there on Thursday.
Chris
dixiebreeze Member # 3224
posted 06-13-2004 03:55 PM
Thanks for the info Chris. I'll be riding CS next Friday and Saturday.
sbalax Member # 2801
posted 06-13-2004 04:03 PM
Thanks for the info, Chris. I assume the Surfliners are running again, too, to SLO?
Frank in SBA
Charles802 Member # 2162
posted 06-16-2004 10:27 AM
There have been some pretty massive delays in recent days. Train 14 leaving 6/13 was about 19 hours late last time I checked.
CoastStarlight99 Member # 2734
posted 06-16-2004 01:24 PM
I do not understand this situation. IS there a wildFIRE near the tracks?
------------------ --Anton L. pillsbury09@excite.com AIM: pillsburyMN
posted 06-08-2004 11:51 AM