Amtrak cancels Chicago-area trains ahead of cold blast of Arctic air

With the coldest air of the season expected to blanket the Chicago area in coming days, Amtrak has preemptively canceled multiple trains.

According to the agency, the Empire Builder train set to run between Chicago and Seattle on Monday, Jan. 20 will not operate due to expected frigid conditions.

The Empire Builder train that will leave Seattle on that same date bound for Chicago will only operate between Seattle and Spokane, according to officials…

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