Passenger Trains > Amtrak Expands Control of the AML

Norfolk Southern Corporation
Dearborn Division Operations Bulletin #05
Dearborn, MI – January 17, 2017
Subject: DBOPB-09 2017 MH 119.5 to MH 72.7

Amtrak will assume operation and control of the following territories on the dates and times below. Amtrak Timetable and Special Instructions and GCOR rules will be in effect. Amtrak DTB will be required to operate between CP Miller (non-inclusive) and Baron (non-inclusive) at the dates and times indicated.

A. Effective 12:01AM, Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Baron (CN) to CP Albion (non-inclusive)

B. Effective 12:01AM, Thursday, January 19, 2017 CP Albion (inclusive) to CP Miller (non-inclusive) Be governed accordingly

M.J. Grace
Division Superintendent

It will be interesting to see if Amtrak redesignated the control points with mileage-based numbers, as they did on Oct. 26 east of Gord.  Presumably the Michigan Sub. train director controls the railroad.
Andy

What does "AML" stand for?

Amtrak Line (in MI), which runs between Porter, IN and the beginning of Conrail Share Assets at Town Line (just west of Detroit, MI)

Jimbo Wrote:
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> What does "AML" stand for?

We can also expect T&E crews to by pass changing at Battle Creek. They have done a great job of advancing the trains and can now reap the rewards by working twice the mileage and having those based at Battle Creek relocate or be laid off. Great job by all! Passenger should expect the excessive dwell time to go away at Battle Creek, too!

Jimbo Wrote:
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> What does "AML" stand for?

Colloquially, "Amtrak Michigan Line" but the official name is the Central Division,
Michigan Subdivision.
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I. Subdivision Territory Additions – Control Cutover Dates

Amtrak will assume operation and control of the following territories on the dates and times
below. Amtrak Timetable and Special Instructions and GCOR rules will be in effect. Amtrak DTB
will be required to operate between CP 72 (non-inclusive) and Baron (non-inclusive) at the
dates and times indicated.

A. Effective 0001 Hours, Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Baron (CN) to CP 96 (non-inclusive)

B. Effective 0001 Hours, Thursday, January 19, 2017
CP 96 (inclusive) to CP 72 (non-inclusive)

 

It would appear from Gene's posting that Amtrak is continuing to rename the interlockings with milepost related CPs.
Andy