Amtrak train service cut back again in North Carolina because of coronavirus
The Carolinian, the train that Amtrak and the N.C. Department of Transportation operate daily between Charlotte and New York City, will be suspended starting Monday because of the coronavirus outbreak.
The Carolinian joins dozens of Amtrak trains that are running less often or not at all because of “significantly reduced demand,” according to the railroad. NCDOT says the Carolinian will remain suspended at least through May 3.
The northbound and southbound runs of the Carolinian are among eight passenger trains that normally operate each day between Raleigh and Charlotte, with stops that include Cary, Durham, Greensboro and High Point.
On March 23, NCDOT suspended four of the Piedmont trains between North Carolina’s two largest cities. They did not say when that service would be restored.
That leaves just two Piedmont trains still operating. Train 75 leaves Raleigh at 10 a.m. and arrives in Charlotte at 1:10 p.m., and Train 76 departs Charlotte at 3:15 p.m. and gets in to Raleigh at 6:26 p.m. For more information, go to www.ncbytrain.org/.
Amtrak is waiving change fees for reservations made before May 31. To cancel a reservation with no fee, passengers must call 800-BY-TRAIN and speak with an agent.
This story was originally published April 6, 2020 at 7:39 AM.
