Is the Amtrak auto train affected by the strike?

Is the Amtrak auto train affected by the strike? What routes are affected? Amtrak's cancellations impacted all long-distance trains beginning Thursday, including the Auto Train between Virginia and Florida, and all its other interstate routes.

Can I use any train if my train is Cancelled?

If a train is cancelled (and that's what's happened here) you're entitled to take the next train that matches any restrictions on your ticket. So if your ticket is routed via a certain place, you must go that way, or if it's only valid on a certain train company, you must use that companies services.

What happens if my Amtrak train is Cancelled?

Re: How does Amtrak handle cancelled trains? Generally, if you have started your travel and canceled connecting train, they will get you to your destination at no extra cost. If you have not started your trip, they may just give you your money back and send you on your way (maybe help you with an airline reservation).

Is there a train strike on 1st September 2023?

Update on rail services during industrial action on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 September 2023. ASLEF have announced a strike on Friday 1 September. The RMT have announced strike action for Saturday 2 September. ASLEF have also announced a ban on overtime working on Saturday 2 September.

Why is Amtrak threatening to strike?

Freight rail workers are threatening to strike for higher pay, more generous paid leave and a renegotiation of strict attendance policies and broader working conditions.

Does rail strike mean no trains?

Often, disruption isn't just on the day of a strike. There is usually also an impact on services in the afternoon and evening on the day before each strike, as well as on the morning of the day after. This is because trains and drivers are out of their planned positions as a result of the strikes.

What routes did Amtrak cancel?

Will US rail strike affect Amtrak?

Amtrak is preemptively suspending some service because its track will be affected if freight rail workers go on strike. “Amtrak operates almost all of our 21,000 route miles outside the Northeast Corridor (NEC) on track owned, maintained, and dispatched by freight railroads,” said Marc Magliari, an Amtrak spokesman.

How do I travel if my train is Cancelled?

In this case, you will almost certainly be directed to take the next train. Don't worry if you miss a following connection, you're covered all the way to your destination because of the cancellation (this also works for delays).

How do I know if my Amtrak train is Cancelled?

Visit Our Website. You can always visit Amtrak.com to learn the real-time status of a train. Click “Train Status” on the top bar of the homepage and enter a few key pieces of information to learn when a train will be arriving.

What dates are the September Rail strikes?

Industrial action dates ASLEF members at 19 train companies will be on strike on Saturday 30 September and Wednesday 4 October. They will also have overtime bans across the network on Friday 29 September and between Monday 2 October and Friday 6 October.

Is there a train strike on 7th August 2023?

August 2023. The ASLEF union took action short of a strike which affected some train operators from Monday 31 July to Saturday 5 August and Monday 7 to Saturday 12 August which involved ASLEF members withdrawing from working overtime during this time.

Is Amtrak canceling all long distance trains ahead of expected railroad strike?

Amtrak canceled all of its long-distance routes starting Thursday in response to a potential railroad workers strike. Why it matters: It's the latest disruption stemming from the looming labor strike that could start as soon as Friday, which would lead to a shutdown of most of the country's railway system.