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Flood Damage to RRs in Mid-Atlantic
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Author:  Alexander D. Mitchell IV [ Thu Sep 02, 2021 2:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Flood Damage to RRs in Mid-Atlantic
This is an ongoing report, bound to be updated over time. It should be remembered that volunteers and even professional railroaders who would be the ones to report are most likely dealing with their own homes, yards or neighborhoods.

Confirmed:

Substantial washout (as in track/ties hanging in air, missing bridge abutment, etc.) on the New Hope & Ivyland
One historic non-rail covered bridge lost, southern Chester County, Pa.

Lines on which to EXPECT damage, based on locations and preliminary reports:

Wilmington & Western
Allentown & Auburn
Colebrookdale Line
Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern
NJMOT Allaire State Park

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Author:  Randy Gustafson [ Thu Sep 02, 2021 4:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Flood Damage to RRs in Mid-Atlantic
No surprise here, but here's from Amtrak:

https://www.amtrak.com/alert/morning-se ... ended.html
Author:  EJ Berry [ Thu Sep 02, 2021 4:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Flood Damage to RRs in Mid-Atlantic
SEPTA:

Regional Rail:
Trenton : Cornwells Heights Park and Ride shuttle service is not operating today due to an operator shortage.

Media/Elwyn : Outbound train #9345 will originate from Suburban Station. Passengers needing connection should board train #449.

Paoli/Thorndale : Service is suspended between Malvern and Thorndale until further notice. Alternative service options are online. Outbound train #9551 will originate from Suburban Station. Passengers needing connection should board train #9755.

Cynwyd : Service is suspended, however, limited weekday service will be restored on Tuesday, September 7 operating with new schedules that are effective on Sunday, September 5.

Lansdale/Doylestown : Service remains suspended between Link Belt and Doylestown Stations until further notice. Alternative service options are online.

Warminster : Service remains suspended between Willow Grove and Warminster Stations for the remainder of the service day. Alternative service options are online.

Manayunk/Norristown : Service remains suspended until further notice due to severe flooding from the nearby Schuylkill River. Alternative service options are online.

Norristown High Speed Line:
Norristown High Speed Line : Service is suspended from Norristown Transportation Center to Gulph Mills Station due to weather-related conditions. Seek alternate means.

Phil Mulligan
Author:  EJ Berry [ Thu Sep 02, 2021 4:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Flood Damage to RRs in Mid-Atlantic
NY MTA:

Currently, everything is suspended.

https://new.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad

Phil Mulligan
Author:  EJ Berry [ Thu Sep 02, 2021 4:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Flood Damage to RRs in Mid-Atlantic
NJT:

NJ TRANSIT rail service, except the ACLR and Morris & Essex Line remain suspended due to storm impacts. HBLR modified wknd service. Nwk Light Rail service has resumed full operation and is on or close to schedule in both directions.Check alerts. Buses and River LINE are operating,expect delays, cancellations & detours due to major flooding from storm impacts. System-wide cross-honoring is in effect with NJT and private carrier bus and light rail.

Phil Mulligan

ACLR = Atlantic City Rail Line
HBLR = Hudson-Bergen Light Rail
Nwk = Newark (Light Rail)
Author:  wesp [ Thu Sep 02, 2021 4:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Flood Damage to RRs in Mid-Atlantic
Theme-park rail related:

Knoebels in Elysburg, PA was spared on this one.

Non-theme park:

No flood damage notice on sites for Wilmington and Western, Colebrookedale, A&A, or WK&S.

Wesley
Author:  EJ Berry [ Thu Sep 02, 2021 4:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Flood Damage to RRs in Mid-Atlantic
Delaware DOT contracts with SEPTA for rail service over the Wilmington Line. Service is running over Amtrak trackage.

Here's the only notice:

Boarding Location Change
Until Further Notice

Due to Amtrak track work, All INBOUND (towards Center City) Trains will board from the INNER track at following stations:

Marcus Hook, Highland, Chester T.C.**, Eddystone, Crum Lynne, Ridley Park, Prospect Park, Norwood, Glenolden, Folcroft, Sharon Hill, Curtis Park & Darby

** ADA Passengers wishing to board/exit the train at Chester Transportation Center, please contact 215-580-8668. Accessible vans will provide service.

Phil Mulligan
Author:  Rick Rowlands [ Thu Sep 02, 2021 8:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Flood Damage to RRs in Mid-Atlantic
When did all of this happen? We got nothing in the realm of heavy rain over the past few days here in NE Ohio.
Author:  jayrod [ Thu Sep 02, 2021 8:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Flood Damage to RRs in Mid-Atlantic
Rick Rowlands wrote:
When did all of this happen? We got nothing in the realm of heavy rain over the past few days here in NE Ohio.

A system to our north kept the rain from getting to us. We had no rain. I figure we dodged a bullet as Sugar Creek is prone to flood.
Author:  RDGRAILFAN [ Thu Sep 02, 2021 9:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Flood Damage to RRs in Mid-Atlantic
from NH&I web site
After an initial inspection, it has been discovered that the excessive rains from the remnants of Hurricane Ida have caused extensive damage to our railroad line.

Under the current circumstances, we have unfortunately had to make the difficult decision to annul all passenger operations over the Labor Day weekend, Friday September 3rd to Monday September 6th. Any customers that have already purchased tickets for these days will be contacted by our Customer Service Center.

other information
The SEPTA Warminster branch was still draining this afternoon, SEPTA is checking structure of two bridges. Service ends at Willow Grove, two stations from Warminister. Tree service and utility trucks are everywhere working on damage. My street had over three feet of rushing water, extensive damage to some homes.
In my neighborhood two mature trees just fell over today from wet ground!
Author:  EJ Berry [ Thu Sep 02, 2021 9:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Flood Damage to RRs in Mid-Atlantic
It was a hurricane; Hurricane Ida. After hitting New Orleans it followed an inland route via Alabama, Tennessee, Virginia. Almost the route of SR-N&W 41-42 The Pelican.

In the NEC it ran into a cold front which added energy and spawned tornadoes in MD, PA and NJ.

Phil Mulligan
Author:  Alexander D. Mitchell IV [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 1:04 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Flood Damage to RRs in Mid-Atlantic
Wilmington & Western Facebook report:

Quote:
Good News! After an inspection of our entire line, we are pleased to share that the Railroad received very little damage from the recent storm. Thanks to everyone who reached out to share their concern.
Author:  NVPete [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:28 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Flood Damage to RRs in Mid-Atlantic
Up to nine inches of rain north and west of Philly. West central Jersey got into the elevens. Still waiting for official totals. Not nearly as bad as Agnes in central PA in June of 1972.
Author:  Randy Gustafson [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 8:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Flood Damage to RRs in Mid-Atlantic
Colebrookdale reported in - 'so far so good'....
Author:  bigjim4life [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Flood Damage to RRs in Mid-Atlantic
This from the Black River & Western's Facebook page:

"Great news! Despite unprecedented rainfall, the Black River & Western has luckily avoided any major damage and WILL BE RUNNING STEAM POWERED TRAINS THIS WEEKEND!"
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