Passenger Trains > Amtrak 21(21) Service Disruption

Amtrak 21 has not moved past St. Louis today on account of mechanical issues. Currently 4 hours late and still sitting. 

Chicago Mechanical has not made themselves look good with two days of late 7's, tonight's late 30 and now 21. I am not counting regional services. 

 

Finally underway 5 1/2 hours late...

sethamtrak Wrote:
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> Chicago Mechanical has not made themselves look
> good with two days of late 7's, tonight's late 30
> and now 21. I am not counting regional
> services. 

Let's be honest -
Looking good has never been a priority for Chicago Chicago mechanical.

 Amtrak Alerts @AmtrakAlerts·10h Due to the late operations of Texas Eagle Train 421 which departed Chicago (CHI) on 1/21. On-time alternate transportation will be provided for passengers traveling between Dallas (DAL) and San Antonio (SAS) making all intermediate stops. https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1009836429860429824/ibHOuyY7_x96.jpg Amtrak Alerts @AmtrakAlerts·11h Due to the late operations of Texas Eagle Train 421 which departed Chicago (CHI) on 1/21. Nonstop alternate transportation will be provided at Longview (LVW) for passengers connecting to Train 1 at San Antonio (SAS).

I don’t know if I’d blame the Chicago mechanics.
You can’t make a silk purse out of a sows ear.

Come on, they're supposed to properly service the trains, but instead they half ass do stuff and the results show up quick!

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