Due to an avalanche risk and having to bus passengers between Whitefish, MT and Havre, MT the long way through Missoula, MT, the eastbound Empire Builder is running about 11 hours late as... (more)
The Empire Builder blasts through Emerado at 79mph leaving a cloud of snow in its wake. This train struck a vehicle 20 miles to the west; you can see the damage on the front truck and the ... (more)
Even with four units (very unusual), the Empire Builder is still running over three hours late on this bitterly cold morning. It was -15 degrees without the wind chill at the time of this ... (more)
The Empire Builder is running four and a half hours late this morning. The baggage car is on the rear of the train which might have something to do with the delay.