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National Railroad Passenger Corporation
60 Massachusetts Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002
http://www.amtrak.com/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ATK-07-081
July 30, 2007
Amtrak Missouri Service Schedules Change August 8 to Reflect Track Work Progress
Morning Eastbound Service from Kansas City to St. Louis Restored; 50% Discount on Companion Fares Available through Mid-December
CHICAGO – Amtrak is adjusting train schedules between Kansas City and St. Louis, effective August 8, 2007, following the completion of a majority of a summer track work project by the line's owner, Union Pacific Railroad (UP).
During the construction period, UP installed new rail, ties, ballast and surfaces at road crossings. There will also be some track work occurring through late 2007, but it is not expected to substantially affect train operations.
New schedules for the Missouri Mule Service (Trains 311 & 316) and Ann Rutledge (Trains 314 & 313) are below, showing the two daily round-trips on the route.
"With this change, Kansas City and points east will again have a morning departure of Train 314 that allows passengers to travel across the state and return that night," said Rod Massman, Railroad Administrator at the Missouri Department of Transportation. "Also, Show-Me State passengers will again be able to connect to and from Illinois by changing trains in St. Louis, starting Aug. 8."
"We appreciate the cooperation of UP with the completion of its major work for this year," said Don Saunders, General Superintendent, Amtrak Central Division. "With our partners at MoDOT, we will work closely with UP to operate the trains on the new schedules."
"Weather conditions and the subsequent flooding that impacted this corridor have been particularly challenging in May and July. However, we certainly appreciate the understanding and the cooperation of Amtrak and MoDOT during the track maintenance program work that required the schedule change." said Tom Mulligan, Director of Passenger Operations, Union Pacific.
Passengers who purchase tickets through December 10 can save 50-percent on the cost of a second ticket for the same itinerary on these trains within Missouri. Three-day advance booking is required and some restrictions also apply, including holiday black-out dates. Use fare code V539 when purchasing tickets to qualify for the discount.
About Amtrak
Amtrak provides intercity passenger rail services to more than 500 destinations in 46 states on a 21,000-mile route system. For schedules, fares and information, passengers may call 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com.
Amtrak operates Trains 311, 313, 314 and 316 under a contract with MoDOT and with the support of the Missouri Rail Passenger Coalition.
About the Missouri Department of Transportation
Our mission is to provide a world-class transportation experience that delights our customers and promotes a prosperous Missouri. For more information, visit www.modot.org or call 888-ASK-MODOT (within Missouri). Missouri passenger rail information is also available at www.morail.org.
About Union Pacific
Union Pacific Corporation owns one of America's leading transportation companies. Its principal operating company, Union Pacific Railroad, links 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country and serves the fastest-growing U.S. population centers. Union Pacific's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Energy, Industrial Products and Intermodal. The railroad offers competitive long-haul routes from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways. Union Pacific connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major gateways to Mexico, making it North America's premier rail franchise.
New Amtrak Kansas City - St. Louis Schedules
Effective August 8, 2007 until Further Notice
Train 314 Ann Rutledge - Eastbound
7:30 am Kansas City, MO
7:49 am Independence, MO
8:06 am Lees Summit, MO
8:49 am Warrensburg, MO
9:19 am Sedalia, MO
10:33 am Jefferson City, MO
11:18 am Hermann, MO
11:46 am Washington, MO
12:28 pm Kirkwood, MO
1:10 pm St. Louis, MO
Train 316 St. Louis Mule - Eastbound
4 pm Kansas City, MO
4:19 pm Independence, MO
4:36 pm Lees Summit, MO
5:19 pm Warrensburg, MO
5:49 pm Sedalia, MO
7:03 pm Jefferson City, MO
7:48 pm Hermann, MO
8:16 pm Washington, MO
8:58 pm Kirkwood, MO
9:40 pm St. Louis, MO
Train 311 Kansas City Mule - Westbound
8:30 am St. Louis, MO
8:59 am Kirkwood, MO
9:36 am Washington, MO
10:01 am Hermann, MO
10:54 am Jefferson City, MO
12:01 pm Sedalia, MO
12:35 pm Warrensburg, MO
1:19 pm Lees Summit, MO
1:35 pm Independence, MO
2:10 pm Kansas City, MO
Train 313 Ann Rutledge - Westbound
4 pm St. Louis, MO
4:29 pm Kirkwood, MO
5:06 pm Washington, MO
5:34 pm Hermann, MO
6:22 pm Jefferson City, MO
7:39 pm Sedalia, MO
8:09 pm Warrensburg, MO
8:50 pm Lees Summit, MO
9:06 pm Independence, MO
9:40 pm Kansas City, MO
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
60 Massachusetts Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002
http://www.amtrak.com/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ATK-07-081
July 30, 2007
Amtrak Missouri Service Schedules Change August 8 to Reflect Track Work Progress
Morning Eastbound Service from Kansas City to St. Louis Restored; 50% Discount on Companion Fares Available through Mid-December
CHICAGO – Amtrak is adjusting train schedules between Kansas City and St. Louis, effective August 8, 2007, following the completion of a majority of a summer track work project by the line's owner, Union Pacific Railroad (UP).
During the construction period, UP installed new rail, ties, ballast and surfaces at road crossings. There will also be some track work occurring through late 2007, but it is not expected to substantially affect train operations.
New schedules for the Missouri Mule Service (Trains 311 & 316) and Ann Rutledge (Trains 314 & 313) are below, showing the two daily round-trips on the route.
"With this change, Kansas City and points east will again have a morning departure of Train 314 that allows passengers to travel across the state and return that night," said Rod Massman, Railroad Administrator at the Missouri Department of Transportation. "Also, Show-Me State passengers will again be able to connect to and from Illinois by changing trains in St. Louis, starting Aug. 8."
"We appreciate the cooperation of UP with the completion of its major work for this year," said Don Saunders, General Superintendent, Amtrak Central Division. "With our partners at MoDOT, we will work closely with UP to operate the trains on the new schedules."
"Weather conditions and the subsequent flooding that impacted this corridor have been particularly challenging in May and July. However, we certainly appreciate the understanding and the cooperation of Amtrak and MoDOT during the track maintenance program work that required the schedule change." said Tom Mulligan, Director of Passenger Operations, Union Pacific.
Passengers who purchase tickets through December 10 can save 50-percent on the cost of a second ticket for the same itinerary on these trains within Missouri. Three-day advance booking is required and some restrictions also apply, including holiday black-out dates. Use fare code V539 when purchasing tickets to qualify for the discount.
About Amtrak
Amtrak provides intercity passenger rail services to more than 500 destinations in 46 states on a 21,000-mile route system. For schedules, fares and information, passengers may call 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com.
Amtrak operates Trains 311, 313, 314 and 316 under a contract with MoDOT and with the support of the Missouri Rail Passenger Coalition.
About the Missouri Department of Transportation
Our mission is to provide a world-class transportation experience that delights our customers and promotes a prosperous Missouri. For more information, visit www.modot.org or call 888-ASK-MODOT (within Missouri). Missouri passenger rail information is also available at www.morail.org.
About Union Pacific
Union Pacific Corporation owns one of America's leading transportation companies. Its principal operating company, Union Pacific Railroad, links 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country and serves the fastest-growing U.S. population centers. Union Pacific's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Energy, Industrial Products and Intermodal. The railroad offers competitive long-haul routes from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways. Union Pacific connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major gateways to Mexico, making it North America's premier rail franchise.
New Amtrak Kansas City - St. Louis Schedules
Effective August 8, 2007 until Further Notice
Train 314 Ann Rutledge - Eastbound
7:30 am Kansas City, MO
7:49 am Independence, MO
8:06 am Lees Summit, MO
8:49 am Warrensburg, MO
9:19 am Sedalia, MO
10:33 am Jefferson City, MO
11:18 am Hermann, MO
11:46 am Washington, MO
12:28 pm Kirkwood, MO
1:10 pm St. Louis, MO
Train 316 St. Louis Mule - Eastbound
4 pm Kansas City, MO
4:19 pm Independence, MO
4:36 pm Lees Summit, MO
5:19 pm Warrensburg, MO
5:49 pm Sedalia, MO
7:03 pm Jefferson City, MO
7:48 pm Hermann, MO
8:16 pm Washington, MO
8:58 pm Kirkwood, MO
9:40 pm St. Louis, MO
Train 311 Kansas City Mule - Westbound
8:30 am St. Louis, MO
8:59 am Kirkwood, MO
9:36 am Washington, MO
10:01 am Hermann, MO
10:54 am Jefferson City, MO
12:01 pm Sedalia, MO
12:35 pm Warrensburg, MO
1:19 pm Lees Summit, MO
1:35 pm Independence, MO
2:10 pm Kansas City, MO
Train 313 Ann Rutledge - Westbound
4 pm St. Louis, MO
4:29 pm Kirkwood, MO
5:06 pm Washington, MO
5:34 pm Hermann, MO
6:22 pm Jefferson City, MO
7:39 pm Sedalia, MO
8:09 pm Warrensburg, MO
8:50 pm Lees Summit, MO
9:06 pm Independence, MO
9:40 pm Kansas City, MO
