FUD Wrote:
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> > Do they allow Amtrak over the loop anymore? It
> has been a few years since the last time!
> >
> > Not even a bus bridge - call Joe !
>
> No, Amtrak is not allowed over Tehachapi, unless
> prior arrangements are made between Amtrak and UP
> (such as for pre-planned Coast closures done by UP
> for UP's convenience). Of course, Tehachapi is
> irrelevant to the present circumstances - other
> end of the state.
>
> Bus bridge is only for short-term disruptions. A
> bus bridge was used to deal with a couple of day's
> worth of the Starlight (between Sac and KFalls).
> Long-term closures are simply cancellation. And
> note that there are at least 1/2 dozen Southwest
> flights a day between each of Seattle and Sac, and
> Portland and Sac, plus some puddle jumpers to
> places like Redding. The Cascades are still
> running, too, and more of the previous Cascades
> schedule is supposed to return next week. So those
> who just need transportation can still get it, at
> a reasonable price.
>
> Also: in the case of Tehachapi, UP controls both
> parallel lines (Coast and Valley-Tehachapi). In
> the present case, it does not control the parallel
> lines, except for Portland-Salt Lake City which is
> not a reasonable detour.

Thank you!