From a reliable source on Amtrak Unlimited: Update from BNSF: Some may have noticed that #8 has been averaging well over 4 hours late into CHI over the past month or so (even with the extra three hours added to the schedule), with only a couple days where the train arrived less than two hours late. My BNSF contacts say this should continue for the summer, with perhaps a modest improvement in the Fall and then a further small improvement by November, after the 2014 construction season ends. I asked if Amtrak and BNSF would revert to the old schedule this Fall. BNSF has told Amtrak that they may be able to do this at some point this Fall, BUT, to still expect 2-3 hour delays into CHI even after the construction season is over. There is just still too much traffic on the Hi-Line to accommodate the old schedule for the EBs without some delays. They have also told Amtrak that even if the old schedule is implemented for a while during the winter months, Spring, Summer and Fall 2015 should see the same level of construction activity and that the padded schedule would likely be needed again. discuss.amtraktrains/index.php?/topic/60110-eb-mess-2/page-22#entry543480
Posted on: Sun, 27 Jul 2014 15:53:52 +0000
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