Storms impact Amtrak rides, passengers stuck for 6+ hours
Mar 16, 2025
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Amid the storms, Amtrak riders experienced hours-long stops, with at least one train confirmed halted in the Rochester area for at least six hours on Sunday.
According to Amtrak officials, Train 64 from Toronto to New York City was stopped in the Rochester area just
before 2:30 Sunday afternoon. That's right around the same time a line of storms moved through the area, bringing with it gusty winds and heavy rain.
March winds roar causing scattered power outages around Rochester
On its website, Amtrak released the following message about Train 64:
"Travel Update: As of 8:58 PM ET, Maple Leaf Train 64 remains stopped east of Buffalo–Depew (BUF) due to downed power lines and poles ahead. The local utility company crews continue working to restore power in the area and clear the route. We sincerely appreciate your continued patience during this extended delay and will provide updates as information becomes available. Departure estimates are subject to change. If a train is delayed past its scheduled departure time, it may leave earlier than the updated estimate if conditions allow. To avoid missing your train, please stay near the boarding area or monitor Amtrak.com or the Amtrak app for updates."
Amtrak directed News 8 to CSX for further details.
Amtrak Northeast did post the following message to X, indicating numerous rides were likely impacted due to the storms:
"Service Advisory: Due to high winds causing debris on the tracks, Trains operating between Syracuse (SYR) and Niagara Falls (NFL) are experiencing delays. Crews have been dispatched to resolve this issue. We are working to resume travel as quickly as possible."
News 8 reached out to CSX for more details, but has yet to hear back. ...read more read less