Amtrak to detour over the UP in Iowa.

[Allan_Love_Jr]

Anyone monitoring their Scanners from Omaha to Chicago. Heads up!
Just passing this info on from a friend of mine.

To all concerned;

I was just informed 30 minutes ago that due to bridge work on the BNSF in Iowa, next Monday October 15, 2007, Amtrak #6 will detour over the CNW/UP from Omaha to Chicago. This is a RARE in advance notice of a DETOUR RARE MILEAGE move. If people get this soon enough, then they can ride Omaha to Chicago (about $60 or so one way). Amtrak's website shows seats available MON for $62. TUE #5 is the same price Chicago to Omaha.

#5 COULD/MAY detour if the bridge work takes longer.

The conductors do not change Omaha to Chicago, but the engineer's do change at Ottumwa. So, I THEORIZE Cedar Rapids will be a stop for that.

Bus service will be provided from Omaha to Princeton for the missed stops for #6. Amtrak has a service alert on their website www.amtrak.com.

Please pass this along to any and all people you know who may appreciate a RARE and TIMELY advance notice of a RARE MILEAGE detour. I get communication from people all the time wondering when Amtrak will detour across Iowa or Wyoming. NOW is YOUR chance!

Enjoy! Updates and corrections will be posted when available.

 

[icom1020]

It's a different ride, I remember going thru there on the Pioneer/Cal Z back in the 90's Wish the Pioneer was still running.

Anyone monitoring their Scanners from Omaha to Chicago. Heads up!
Just passing this info on from a friend of mine.

To all concerned;

I was just informed 30 minutes ago that due to bridge work on the BNSF in Iowa, next Monday October 15, 2007, Amtrak #6 will detour over the CNW/UP from Omaha to Chicago. This is a RARE in advance notice of a DETOUR RARE MILEAGE move. If people get this soon enough, then they can ride Omaha to Chicago (about $60 or so one way). Amtrak's website shows seats available MON for $62. TUE #5 is the same price Chicago to Omaha.

#5 COULD/MAY detour if the bridge work takes longer.

The conductors do not change Omaha to Chicago, but the engineer's do change at Ottumwa. So, I THEORIZE Cedar Rapids will be a stop for that.

Bus service will be provided from Omaha to Princeton for the missed stops for #6. Amtrak has a service alert on their website www.amtrak.com.

Please pass this along to any and all people you know who may appreciate a RARE and TIMELY advance notice of a RARE MILEAGE detour. I get communication from people all the time wondering when Amtrak will detour across Iowa or Wyoming. NOW is YOUR chance!

Enjoy! Updates and corrections will be posted when available.