UPDATE: The rocket has launched successfully, and Coast Starlight Train 11, which departed Seattle (SEA) on 10/26, is back on the move operating approx.40min late.
Amtrak is aware of the incident with Train 4 and is working with local authorities.Please continue to check back for updates.We're currently experiencing longer than usual hold times, but if you need immediate assistance, please call or text 1-800-USA-RAIL
Amtrak is working to quickly restore canceled trains and reaching out directly to impacted customers to accommodate on first available departures. Visit for the latest updates.
SERVICE ALERT: Capitol Limited Train 29, which departed Washington (WAS) on 2/3 will terminate in Pittsburgh (PGH) due to a freight train incident. Train 29 will return to Washington (WAS) and act as customers' drop-off. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Train 14 which departed Los Angeles (LAX) today 6/28, derailed in Moorpark, CA when it struck a water truck obstructing the tracks on its LA to Seattle route. No serious injuries were reported for the passengers or crew. Investigation underway.
UPDATE: Coast Starlight Train 11 which departed Seattle (SEA) on 2/24 is on the move back to Seattle (SEA). Due to weather conditions, additional delays are to be expected along the route.
Due to ongoing police activity, all train traffic is temporarily stopped in Chicago (CHI). We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
As of 2:08 PM CT: California Zephyr Train 5, which is scheduled to depart Chicago (CHI) on 4/4, will be delayed departing Chicago (CHI) due to paperwork issues. We will provide updates as information becomes available.
As of 5:45pm CT, All services operating out of Chicago (CHI) will experience delays due to an unforeseen bridge inspection. We will update once more information is available.
Service Advisory Update: Switch and signal systems in Chicago (CHI) have been restored. We anticipate normal dispatching and train operations on Friday, March 1. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Coast Starlight Train 11, which departed Seattle (SEA) on 10/26, is stopped south of San Luis Obispo (SLO) due to the rocket launch at Vandenberg. We will provide updates as information becomes available.
SERVICE ADVISORY: Due to a disabled freight train blocking the tracks in the area, Capitol Limited Train 29 and Capitol Limited Train 30 which were scheduled for service on 2/4 and 2/5 have been canceled. For traveling assistance, please call or text 1-800-USA-RAIL.
Southwest Chief Train 4 which departed Los Angeles on 7/5, will hold at Victorville (VRV) due to an earthquake which requires the track to be inspected. Updates to follow as more information becomes available.
UPDATE: As of 11:33 PM MT, California Zephyr Train 6, which departed Emeryville (EMY) on 01/29, will terminate at Denver (DEN) due to a recent vehicle incident involving an Amtrak Train. For further assistance, please call/text 1-800-USA-RAIL.
UPDATE: As of 5:08 PM CT: Empire Builder Train 7/27, which departed Chicago (CHI) on 5/7, remains stopped west of Chicago (CHI). We will provide updates as information becomes available.
SERVICE ADVISORY: Due to host railroad system issues, several long-distance trains have experienced delays upward of 2 hours along their respective routes. As a result, residual delays are anticipated as the operation returns to normal.
SERVICE ADVISORY UPDATE: Due to forecasted severe weather conditions along the route ahead, California Zephyr Train 5, which departed Chicago (CHI) on 5/26, will terminate at Ottumwa (OTM). For further assistance, please call/text 1-800-USA-RAIL.
Coast Starlight Train 11 which departed Seattle (SEA) on 10/ 24 is currently stopped south of Kelso-Longview (KEL) due to a tree on the tracks ahead. Updates to follow as more information becomes available.
UPDATE: As of 9:50 pm MT, due to severe winds of 90 plus mph, California Zephyr Train 6 continues to be delayed in Fraser-Winter Park (WIP). A delay of at least 3 hours is expected but could last throughout the night.
SERVICE ALERT: Due to manpower issues, Empire Builder Train 7/27, which departs Chicago (CHI) on 12/26 has been canceled. For further assistance, please call/text 1-800-USA-RAIL.
Due to ongoing delays in a trespasser incident, Coast Starlight Train 11, which departed Seattle (SEA) on 10/15, will terminate at Santa Barbara (SBA). All passengers will take Train 794 to Los Angeles (LAX).
Coast Starlight Train 14 that departed Los Angeles (LAX) on 12/26 is currently stopped south of Chico (CIC) due to a trespasser incident. We will update as more information becomes available.
UPDATE: Coast Starlight Train 14 which departed Los Angeles (LAX) on 9/5 is still stopped west of Goleta (GTA) due to a trespasser incident. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
UPDATE: Southwest Chief Train 3 that departed CHI on 6/10 is still holding west of FLG following an earlier freight train trespasser incident which is causing heavy rail congestion through the area & delaying the arrival of inbound crew. We will update as info becomes available.
UPDATE: Southwest Chiefs Train 4 which departed from Los Angeles (LAX) on 4/17 is currently operating approximately 7hrs 25mins late due to earlier disabled freight train in its path and weather-related speed restrictions east of Needles (NDL).
UPDATE SOUTHWEST CHIEF CONT: Due to extensive delays Southwest Chief Train 3 that departed CHI on 6/13 & Train 3 that departed on 6/14 are coupled operating as one Train en route to LAX. Back on the move & currently operating approx 28 hr 35 min/ 4 hr 35 min late.
SERVICE ALERT: Due to ongoing delays, Empire Builder Train 8 which departs Seattle (SEA) on 11/12 is cancelled. For more information, please call or text 1-800-USA-RAIL.
SERVICE ADVISORY: Due to downed powerlines service is currently stopped between Philadelphia (PHL) and New York (NYP). We will update when more information is available.
SERVICE ALERT: Due to signal issues, some trains in the Chicago (CHI) area may experience delays. We will provide updates as information becomes available.
ALERT: Empire Builder Train 7 which departed Chicago (CHI) on 12/31, is currently stopped at Libby (LIB) due to freight train interference. Updates to follow as more information becomes available.
Cascades Train 503 is held in Portland (PDX) due to powerlines blocking the tracks. Buses will be provided for travel to Eugene (EUG). We will be sure to provide updates as additional information becomes available.
The Pacific Northwest is experiencing extreme cold temperatures, which in turn is causing numerous delays from frozen track switches, snow and ice accumulation on and under equipment, and many delayed freight trains. Expect delays on all Cascades trains to exceed one hour.
SERVICE ADVISORY: All services operating through Richmond (RVR) may experience a lengthy delay due to a trespasser incident in the area. Updates to follow as more information becomes available.
Service Alert: Amtrak train service is temporarily halted between Portland and Seattle. Trains between Portland and Eugene remain unaffected. Service adjustments are expected through January 8. Passengers may experience delays.
SERVICE ALERT: Due to a severe weather forecast, California Zephyr Trains 5 & 6, scheduled to depart (CHI)/ (EMY) on 3/13, are canceled between (DEN) & (GJT)/ (GJT) & (DEN) with no alternate transportation. Please call/text 1-800-USA-RAIL to make changes to your reservation.
Due to inclement weather conditions, Coast Starlight Train 11 due to depart Seattle (SEA), and Coast Starlight Train 14 due to depart Los Angeles (LAX) on 1/4 are canceled. For more information, please call or text 1-800-USA-RAIL.
UPDATE: Due to high wind warnings. California Zephyr Train 5 which departed Chicago (CHI) on 12/14 will reverse back to Denver (DEN) and continue to hold.
UPDATE: Empire Builder Train 8/28, which departed Seattle (SEA)/ Portland (PDX) on 9/2, remains stopped east of Grand Forks (GFK) due to a disabled freight train. We will update when more information is available.
Coast Starlight Train 11 that departed Seattle (SEA) on 12/23 is currently stopped south of Santa Barbara (SBA) due to a trespasser incident. We will update as more information becomes available.
Coast Starlight Train 11, which departed Seattle (SEA) on 11/25, is currently stopped south of San Jose (SJC) due to the high tide ahead. Updates to come.
Service Disruption: As of 2:54 PM MT, due to a freight derailment, Train 3 will terminate in Albuquerque. Customers due to travel past ABQ should deboard in Lamy and board Train 4 back to their original destination.
SERVICE ALERT: Due to a disabled freight train, service between St. Louis (STL) and Chicago (CHI) is temporarily suspended. We will update as more information becomes available.
UPDATE: Due to a disabled freight train blocking the tracks in the area, Cascades Train 516 and Train 517 are canceled between Bellingham (BEL) and Seattle (SEA). For traveling assistance, please call or text 1-800-USA-RAIL.
As of 10:33 am ET, Due to extreme heat order restrictions, Crescent Train 19, which departed New York (NYP) on 7/29 will now terminate in Atlanta (ATL). Alternate transportation between Atlanta (ATL) and New Orleans (NOL) will be provided.
UPDATE: As of 11:35 PM MT, California Zephyr Train 5, which departed Chicago (CHI) on 01/29, will terminate at Lincoln (LNK) due to a recent vehicle incident involving an Amtrak Train. For further assistance, please call/text 1-800-USA-RAIL.
ALERT UPDATE: As of 8:36 am PT, All Amtrak Cascades Service has resumed back to regular operation between Portland (PDX) and Seattle (SEA). We sincerely appreciate your continued patience and understanding during these delays.
Southwest Chief Train 4 which departed Los Angeles (LAX) 07/19 is currently stopped east of Kansas City (KCY) due to severe weather conditions. We will update as more information becomes available.
Due to ongoing delays, an on-time section by alternate transportation has been provided for passengers traveling on Empire Builder Train 8/28 which departed Seattle/Portland on 11/21 traveling between St. Paul and Chicago. Alt transportation is expected to operate on time.
As of 2:40am PT, Due to previous weather events, All services between Seattle (SEA) and Portland (PDX) are suspended until Sunday. We will update as more information becomes available.
Update: Capitol Limited Train 29 which departed Washington (WAS) on 11/7 has departed Pittsburgh (PGH) and is currently operating approximately 6hrs 25mins late.
UPDATE: Pere Marquette Train 371 which is currently stopped due to downed trees is expected to have a lengthy delay. The crews are on the way to remove the trees. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Due to weather-related track work, California Zephyr Train 6 which departed Emeryville (EMY) on 8/15 will operate a bus bridge between Salt Lake City (SLC) and Green River (GRI).
Southwest Chief Train 3 which is scheduled to depart Chicago (CHI) on 6/28 is cancelled between Chicago (CHI) and Kansas City (KCY). Alternate transportation will be provided.
UPDATE: Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle Train 2/422 that departed Los Angeles (LAX) on 10/3 is holding at Tucson (TUS) due to ongoing police activity. As a result, the Train is canceled between Benson (BEN) and Del Rio (DRT). For reservation assistance, please call 800-USA-RAIL.
UPDATE: As of 8:32pm CT, The issues with the South Branch Bridge have been repaired. Illini Train 392 is not terminating. It will continue to Chicago (CHI).
Capitol Limited Train 30 which departed Chicago (CHI) on 11/26 is currently stopped west of South Bend (SOB) due to mechanical problems. Updates to come.
SERVICE ALERT: Due to a freight train derailment east of Elko (ELK), California Zephyr Train 6, which departed Emeryville (EMY) on 2/28, is stopped at Reno (RNO) with an estimated 3-4hr delay. We will provide updates as they become available.