As a standard safety practice, railroads often impose heat restrictions during warmer months that require locomotive engineers to operate trains at lower speeds.
As a standard safety practice, railroads often impose heat restrictions during warmer months that require locomotive engineers to operate trains at lower speeds.
Itinerary Chagne: Due to train set unavailability, Train 365 is canceled in its entirety from Port Huron (PTH) to Chicago (CHI). Alternate bus transportation will be provided. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
Due to engine failure, California Zephyr Train 5, which departed Chicago (CHI) on 12/8, is now canceled between Ottumwa (OTM) and Emeryville (EMY). We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
Due to engine failure, Southwest Chief Train 3, which departed Chicago (CHI) on 12/8, is now canceled between La Plata (LAP) and Los Angeles (LAX). Customers will be returned to their points of origin. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
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