Kelso Longview Train Depot

03/06/2018

For those of you who are wondering what happened to the evening trains. #518 pulled in a few minutes late and was asked to remain at the depot. Word from conductor that there were two fright train derailments, buses were dispatched. Long story short passengers ticketed for the evening trains are encouraged to contact Amtrak at 1-800-872-7245.

12/20/2017

Today’s (Monday, Dec. 18) tragic derailment of the Amtrak Cascades southbound train has significantly impacted the lives of many this morning. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of this event and their families.

12/18/2017

Service Disruption South of Seattle
Amtrak Cascades services impacted

Amtrak Cascades Train 501, operating from Seattle and Portland, derailed south of Tacoma, Wash. There were approximately 78 passengers and five crew members on board. Initial reports are that some injuries are reported to passengers and crew, and taken to local medical facilities for treatment.

Individuals with questions about their friends and family on this train should call (800) 523-9101. Local emergency responders are on the scene.

Service from Seattle to points north and east is continuing to operate. Amtrak Cascades Trains 504 and 509 are cancelled. No alternate transportation will be available.

Additional updates will be provided when available.

This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.

12/18/2017

Unfortunate derailment on southbound inaugural Amtrak Cascades 501 passenger service from Seattle to Portland on train bridge over I-5 near Mounts Road. Several fatalities announced.

KING 5 broadcasting constantly on this now.

10/17/2017

http://www.amtrakcascades.com/sites/default/files/Cascades%20Dec%2018%202017%20new%20schedule.pdf This is the link to the new Schedule Coming December 18th,2017

09/19/2017

08/16/2017

https://www.theurbanist.org/2017/08/14/amtrak-cascades-getting-seattle-portland-trips-fall/

05/06/2017

Amtrak Service Disruption between Seattle and Portland
Train service suspended due to landslide

May 5, 2017

4:30 a.m. PT

Amtrak Cascades service between Seattle and Portland is suspended due to a landslide. BNSF Railway, which own the tracks, has placed a 48-hour moratorium, suspending all rail traffic in the area through Saturday, May 6. Amtrak is seeking alternate transportation. Normal rail operations continue north of Seattle and south of Portland to Eugene, Ore.

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.

Passengers with travel plans can confirm their train's status, change their plans or review refund information using a range of tools – including Amtrak.com, smartphone apps or by calling 800-USA-RAIL. Service Alerts, Passenger Notices and other announcements are posted at Amtrak.com/alerts.

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05/04/2017

http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article148459739.html

Washington State has been cut off from California after damage to a Union Pacific bridge, according to Amtrak’s ticket booking website. The closure could last three weeks.

05/01/2017

Coast Starlight Trains 11 and 14
Temporary Service Disruption
Between Sacramento and Seattle.

Effective through Mid-May, 2017

Due to significant bridge damage, which occurred near Redding, Calif., on April 25, service changes have been made to Coast Starlight that are expected to continue through mid-May.

Trains 11 and 14 will operate according to the normal schedule between Los Angeles and Sacramento only, and the Pacific Parlour Car will not be available. All train and Thruway bus connections to and from the Coast Starlight between Los Angeles and Sacramento will continue.

The Coast Starlight will not operate north of Sacramento to Seattle. Customers traveling between Seattle and Eugene can make reservations aboard our Amtrak Cascades trains. Coast Starlight customers traveling between Seattle and Eugene who are connecting to/from the Empire Builder in Seattle or Portland will be re-accommodated aboard the Amtrak Cascades.

Passengers ticketed for travel to or from Chico, Calif., Redding, Calif., Dunsmuir, Calif., Klamath Falls, Ore., and Chemult,Ore., should contact 1-800-USA-RAIL for further information and options, as there is no service at these cities.

Redmond Airport- Chemult Thruway Service Changes
Beginning Saturday, April 29,2017 and for the duration of this service disruption:
•Thruway Buses 6111 and 6211 are cancelled.
•Thruway Buses 6114 and 6214 will stop at Klamath Falls instead of Chemult. NOTE: that there will not be a train connection in Klamath Falls.

Union Pacific crews are working to make repairs and restore service. This information is current as of April 28,2017 and will be updated as more details become available. We appreciate your patronage and apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for traveling with Amtrak.

04/25/2017

Amtrak said that BNSF Railway, which owns the tracks, has placed a 48-hour moratorium suspending all rail traffic in the area until April 27.

04/09/2017

This was posted by one our volunteers regarding the late trains and buses on Friday. Onhttp://www.trainorders.com/

The reason for the Starlight being so late is both tracks north of Vancouver, WA, had high water and mud over the rails. I volunteer at the Kelso, WA, depot. #11 came to a stop there as did Cascade 501. Buses were called out and the passengers on #11 stayed on the train until the buses arrived. There were well over 100 passengers off of 501. Those were taken on to Portland and the train returned to Seattle as #504. The passengers off #11 came through the depot waiting room and around the north side of the building to enter buses as they arrived. The sleeping car passengers were first, then business class coach then regular coach. I would guess there were over 100 passengers. All the luggage in the baggage car destined for PDX was taken off and transferred to the buses. When I ended my shift at the depot at 4:30 p.m. the Starlight was still there waiting for clearance to deadhead to PDX. It is scheduled to leave Kelso at 12:19 p.m. I must say the crew on #11 did a great job of handling the situation. The conductor, Darin, took charge in a gentlemanly manner. I told him I did not envy his job as it appeared at one time like trying to heard a large group of cats. The good is that the trains are running again.

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