(from Amtrak release) Due to the Presidential Inauguration, special pedestrian and vehicle traffic patterns around Washington Union Station are in place and will require extra time to get to the station.

Amtrak continues to operate service as scheduled, with the exception of some service to Virginia. No Northeast Regional service south of Washington, D.C., including all Virginia stations, on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 19 and 20.  [This will impact Roanoke trains; see Amtrak for update]. All customers impacted by this change will be contacted directly to have their travel plans adjusted. Amtrak Auto Train service is unaffected.

Here is what you can do to stay informed:

  • Call 1-800-USA-RAIL if your trip has been impacted and change and cancelation fees will be waived
  • Visit Amtrak.com or download the Amtrak app for the latest information on train status
  • Subscribe to delay alerts for any train via email or text message at Amtrak.com/DelayAlerts
  • Follow @AmtrakNEC and @AmtrakAlerts on Twitter for real-time service information on Amtrak trains