Amtrak Statement: An Update on Our Horizon Cars

In less than two weeks, all Amtrak trains on the Borealis, Hiawatha, and Amtrak Cascades routes have been restored and operating on schedule. Each replacement train is operating with a limited number of cars. For a guaranteed seat, Amtrak encourages customers to book early.

March 26
In compliance with federal requirements and its ongoing commitment to safety, Amtrak routinely inspects its railcars and locomotives. We discovered corrosion in several Horizon railcars and, while working with the manufacturer, decided to remove the equipment from service after learning of additional areas of concern from intensive inspections of multiple cars. The removal of this equipment from service will affect services on several routes: Downeaster, Hiawatha, Borealis, and Amtrak Cascades.

Service Details:

• Amtrak Cascades Service Changes
• Amtrak Hiawatha Service Changes