Amtrak
The Montreal-New York train could not be in service for long. The line has been at a standstill since June 23, due to the heat, reveal various media including the 24heures.ca.
According to 24heures.ca, the Adirondack line, which goes to New York in particular, had started to serve Montreal again on April 3, 2023, after a long closure that dated back to the start of the pandemic.
The Amtrak service made it possible to get to New York in 11 hours, passing through magnificent landscapes.
But, until further notice, the train is no longer going to Canada. According to a message that appears on the Amtrak website, it is because CN, which owns the tracks on which the trains run, has reduced the speed limit on them due to the heat.
In the summer of 2022, the Canadian government adopted new rules to ensure rail safety, protect infrastructure and reduce the risk of fires started by trains.
In particular, the regulations state that during periods of extreme heat, “each company must establish temperature thresholds which, when reached, trigger the application of speed limits and vehicle inspection requirements. additional lane”.
The “extreme heat” threshold is determined by each company in its fire risk mitigation plan.
Trains running on the Adirondack line now have the city of Albany as their northern terminus, a good 3 hour drive south of the Canadian border.
People who still want to get to New York by public transport from Montreal can go there by bus, the company Greyhound providing the service.
2023-07-06 10:00:05
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