Between Monday and February 17 no trains will operate between Atlanta and New Orleans Monday through Thursday each week.
Southbound Train 19 originating in New York on Sundays through Wednesdays, will terminate in Atlanta. Northbound Train 20 originating on Mondays through Thursdays, will originate in Atlanta instead of its usual New Orleans. No alternate transportation will be provided between Atlanta and New Orleans.
On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only between Jan. 10 and Feb. 17, Trains 19 and 20 will serve all stations along the route, but may encounter delays due to speed restrictions and freight train interference.
The trains stop in Toccoa, Gainesville and Atlanta twice daily.
The temporary schedule change will permit Norfolk Southern Railway, the owner of the track, to perform its annual track-work project. The extensive tie, rail and bridge work will take place at numerous locations between Atlanta and a point south of Meridian, Miss. Amtrak says the work will improve Amtrak ride quality and reliability, and avoid or eliminate speed restrictions.
More information can be found on the attached Passenger Service Notice. The notice is posted at stations and will be displayed as part of the booking process onAmtrak.com.
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