WASHINGTON — Beginning Friday, Amtrak will suspend service in Florida in anticipation of severe weather expected to hit the Southeastern U.S., the passenger railroad announced Thursday evening.
According to the National Weather Service, Hurricane Dorian is on a track that could result in life-threatening storm surges in the southeastern U.S. on Sunday or Monday.
The first cancellations take effect Friday, Aug. 30, and cover the southbound Silver Star and Silver Meteor between Jacksonville, Fla., and Miami.
More widespread cancellations begin on Saturday, Aug. 31, covering the northbound Silver Meteor and Silver Star between Miami and Jacksonville; the southbound Silver Meteor and Silver Star, originating in New York; and both directions of Auto Train service between Sanford, Fla., and Lorton, Va. The cancellations for the southbound Silver Meteor and Silver Star, and both Auto Trains, are effective through Monday, Sept. 2.
The northbound Silver Star and Silver Meteor are cancelled from Miami to New York beginning Sunday, Sept. 1. Those cancellations are effective through Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Dates for restoration of service will depend on conditions.
For more information or to check train status, check Amtrak’s website or smartphone apps. To change reservations affected by the cancellations, call Amtrak’s reservation center at 800-USA-RAIL.
