(The following appeared on the Times-Press Recorder websiteon September 16.)
ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. — Amtrak train service through the Central Coast was briefly interrupted due to the fatal Metrolink crash Friday in Chatsworth, but the Pacific Surfliner and the Coast Starlight resumed full service this afternoon, Amtrak officials reported.
The Pacific Surfliner trains ordinarily operate between San Luis Obispo and San Diego, and the Amtrak Coast Starlight trains travel between Los Angeles and Seattle.
Service on these Amtrak trains was stopped because the tracks the trains use were closed following the Chatsworth collision, Amtrak officials said.
Amtrak Pacific Surfliners and their connecting Thruway Motorcoaches between Los Angeles and San Diego were not affected by the service interruption.
Passengers are urged to call 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com for schedule information and train status updates.