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Coloma Today
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Amtrak Suspends Pere Marquette Route After Flood Damage
Heavy rains in Southwest Michigan force rail service cancellation due to track damage in Coloma.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 7:45pm
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Amtrak has suspended service along its Pere Marquette route between Grand Rapids and Chicago after heavy rainfall over the weekend caused significant damage to a section of track in Coloma, Michigan. The company is transporting passengers by bus along the affected route on Sunday, April 5.
Why it matters
The Pere Marquette is an important Amtrak route connecting major cities in Michigan and providing transportation options for residents and travelers. Disruptions to rail service can have ripple effects on commuters, businesses, and the regional economy.
The details
Images shared on social media show damage to the CSX Railroad tracks in Coloma, a town located along the Pere Marquette route, after heavy rains and flooding in the area. Amtrak has announced it will not operate the Pere Marquette train on Sunday, April 5, and will instead bus passengers along the affected section of the route.
- Heavy rain occurred in Southwest Michigan over the weekend of April 4-5, 2026.
- On Sunday, April 5, 2026, Amtrak canceled Pere Marquette train service due to the track damage.
The players
Amtrak
A major passenger railroad service in the United States that operates intercity trains, including the Pere Marquette route between Grand Rapids and Chicago.
CSX Railroad
A major freight railroad company that owns and operates the tracks in Coloma, Michigan where the damage occurred.
What’s next
Amtrak and CSX Railroad will need to assess the extent of the track damage and make repairs before service can resume along the Pere Marquette route.
The takeaway
This disruption to Amtrak's Pere Marquette service highlights the vulnerability of rail infrastructure to extreme weather events and the importance of investing in resilient transportation systems that can withstand the impacts of climate change.
