I took Amtrak from Boston to Williston a couple of weeks, but was literally stranded in Williston when my return trip was canceled due to flooding. I eventually got back to Boston but it was not with Amtrak.
Amtrak officials say flooding in separate areas of northern North Dakota has forced a temporary shutdown of passenger rail service between St. Paul, Minn., and Spokane, Wash.But not alternate transportation through Dakota and Montana. Sad.
The company said Wednesday two bridges are threatened because of rising water in the Devils Lake basin, and the rail station in Minot was closed after water flooded the basement.
Amtrak has canceled service through Sunday in North Dakota, Montana, Idaho and Minnesota, except in St. Paul. This suspension includes the daily originations of the trains from Portland, Seattle and Chicago, but the company will provide alternate transportation in Washington and Oregon.
