Taking the train? Check which Amtrak routes were impacted, suspended by Tuesday's storm

Krys'tal Griffin, Delaware News Journal
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After a storm hit the region on Tuesday, bringing heavy rains, high winds and flooding to Delaware, travel impacts can be seen near and far.

Although the worst of the storm is over, lingering flood advisories remain in many areas, with residents cautioned to travel carefully or seek alternate routes.

Aside from statewide road closures due to flooding and road blockages, rail transit also is feeling the effects of Tuesday’s downpour.

Amtrak’s Wilmington office issued an advisory on Tuesday evening announcing that schedule adjustments were made to the Northeast Corridor route and surrounding areas as a safety precaution for passengers and crew members. Amtrak also cited overhead power issues and debris on the tracks as a concern for Keystone Service.

An Amtrak train speeds past the historic version of the Newark Train Station, now a museum, on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021.
An Amtrak train speeds past the historic version of the Newark Train Station, now a museum, on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021.

Impacted Acela routes:

With flood impacts continuing for Delaware and the surrounding areas in Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey on Wednesday, Amtrak has suspended or altered travel for certain regional routes again.

  • 2190 is canceled entirely.

  • 2159 is canceled entirely.

  • 2151 is canceled between Boston and New York.

Impacted Northeast Regional routes:

  • 151 is canceled entirely.

  • 141 is canceled between Springfield and New York.

  • 86 is canceled between Richmond and Washington.

  • 174 is canceled between Newport News and Richmond.

  • 66 is canceled between Roanoke and Washington.

Amtrak passenger train cars wait for repairs at the company's maintenance facility in Bear on Monday Novermber 6, 2023.
Amtrak passenger train cars wait for repairs at the company's maintenance facility in Bear on Monday Novermber 6, 2023.

Impacted Keystone routes:

  • 601 is canceled entirely.

  • 607 is canceled entirely.

  • 605 is canceled entirely.

  • 622 is canceled entirely.

  • 645 is canceled between Philadelphia and Harrisburg.

  • 647 is canceled between Philadelphia and Harrisburg.

  • 657 is canceled between Philadelphia and Harrisburg.

  • 640 is canceled between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

  • 600 is canceled between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

  • 650 is canceled between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

  • 656 is canceled between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

  • 642 is canceled between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

  • 648 is canceled between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

  • 646 is canceled between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

Impacted Downeaster routes:

  • 680 is canceled entirely.

  • 681 is canceled entirely.

A SEPTA regional train waits to leave Philadelphia's Jefferson Station on July 5, 2023.
A SEPTA regional train waits to leave Philadelphia's Jefferson Station on July 5, 2023.

Continuing updates for affected routes will come via text, email, Amtrak’s mobile app or by checking Amtrak.com for train status, the company said.

Passengers can self-modify their reservations online, in the Amtrak app or by calling (800) USA-RAIL if their trip has been impacted. Change and cancellation fees will be waived.

Passengers can subscribe to delay alerts for any of Amtrak’s trains via text message or email at www.amtrak.com/tickets/delay-alerts.html.

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