Amtrak passenger rail service in Danville will be temporarily suspended for nine days in October while infrastructure improvements are made near Union Station in Washington, D.C.
The temporary suspension will run from Oct. 17 through Oct. 25, with normal service scheduled to resume Oct. 26.
The disruption is part of Amtrak’s "Pause for Progress" project, which will replace aging switches and other track components in the First Street Tunnel near Washington’s Union Station. The work will significantly reduce Amtrak service between Washington and destinations to the south.
Danville is served by Amtrak’s Crescent route, which normally operates between New York and New Orleans. During the nine-day construction period, the Crescent will not serve Danville. Instead, the route will operate in two separate segments — between New York and Washington and between Atlanta and New Orleans.
Amtrak said the concentrated construction period is necessary because of the confined environment and limited access within the First Street Tunnel. The existing switches and crossovers have exceeded their service life and currently require trains to operate under a 10-mph speed restriction in the area. Amtrak said replacing the equipment is expected to improve reliability and help prevent larger, unplanned service disruptions.
Travelers who normally use Amtrak service in Danville during the affected period are encouraged to review their travel plans and check Amtrak for the latest schedule and service information before traveling. Additional information about the project and service changes is available through Amtrak’s "Pause for Progress" information page.
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