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2021: Amtrak To Suspend Some Service For Inauguration
They might do this again, in 2025. I'll keep checking. The service was suspended in 2021 in the wake of the attack on the Capitol.
Amtrak halting Va. routes ahead of Presidential Inauguration
By Hannah Eason
Updated: Jan. 16, 2021 at 1:17 PM EST
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Amtrak Northeast Regional trains will not travel in Virginia next week leading up to the Presidential Inauguration.
Customers will not be able to use Amtrak Northeast services south of Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, Jan. 19, or Wednesday, Jan. 20.
“After last week’s violent attack on the U.S. Capitol, we are taking extra steps to continue ensuring the safety of our employees and customers in Washington, D.C., and across our network as we prepare for the Inauguration,” Amtrak said in a statement.
The Northeast Regional line won’t be operating in Norfolk, Richmond, Lynchburg or Roanoke on Tuesday or Wednesday. Trains 66, 67, 84, 93, 94, 95, 125, 171, 174 and 176 will not run.
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By Hannah Eason
Updated: Jan. 16, 2021 at 1:17 PM EST
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Amtrak Northeast Regional trains will not travel in Virginia next week leading up to the Presidential Inauguration.
Customers will not be able to use Amtrak Northeast services south of Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, Jan. 19, or Wednesday, Jan. 20.
“After last week’s violent attack on the U.S. Capitol, we are taking extra steps to continue ensuring the safety of our employees and customers in Washington, D.C., and across our network as we prepare for the Inauguration,” Amtrak said in a statement.
The Northeast Regional line won’t be operating in Norfolk, Richmond, Lynchburg or Roanoke on Tuesday or Wednesday. Trains 66, 67, 84, 93, 94, 95, 125, 171, 174 and 176 will not run.
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