NTL1991
Train Attendant
From sources inside the company, it's been pretty much confirmed that Amtrak's Westerly,RI (WLY) station will be permanently unstaffed as of the close of business, Friday, September 30th. No Amtrak presence will be at the station to provide assistance to passengers with disabilities, make or change reservations, accept cash payments, or accept Unaccompanied Minors.
This news comes only a month or so after dozens of Baggage/Red Cap/Ticket Agent job cuts in the BOS-NHV region.
The Worcester, MA (WOR) station, serving the Lake Shore Limited, has been *unstaffed* for months now. This was a popular station for those traveling from New England to Chicago and points west.
It's also been confirmed that Boston Back Bay, MA (BBY) will be unstaffed by Amtrak agents as well. I don't have a specific date as of yet, but will update this as soon as anything is heard.
Edit: Clarified the fact that WOR is unstaffed, and not completely closed.
This news comes only a month or so after dozens of Baggage/Red Cap/Ticket Agent job cuts in the BOS-NHV region.
The Worcester, MA (WOR) station, serving the Lake Shore Limited, has been *unstaffed* for months now. This was a popular station for those traveling from New England to Chicago and points west.
It's also been confirmed that Boston Back Bay, MA (BBY) will be unstaffed by Amtrak agents as well. I don't have a specific date as of yet, but will update this as soon as anything is heard.
Edit: Clarified the fact that WOR is unstaffed, and not completely closed.
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