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* Tri-Rail: Service temporarily suspended. Tri-Rail will restore service as soon as it is possible. 

* Amtrak: The southbound Palmetto, Train 89, will resume service on Thursday, Sept. 14, for its full route from New York City to Savannah, Ga., following a temporary service suspension due to severe weather in the area. On Friday, Sept. 15, the northbound Palmetto, Train 90, will complete the service restoration on that route, including related Amtrak Thruway Bus Connections. 
Also on Friday, Sept. 15, Amtrak will provide modified service by the Silver Star, Trains 91 & 92 between New York City and Jacksonville, Fla., only, with an added stop at Jesup, Ga.. No alternate transportation is available along the normal route of the Silver Star, which ordinarily services Miami via Orlando and Tampa.

* Palm Tran: will resume normal service and hours. Palm Tran Connection will resume normal service and hours

* Palm Beach International Airport: PBIA is open and fully operational.

* Fort Lauderdale International Airport: FLL is open and fully operational. Check directly with your airline about delays and cancellations. 

* Miami International Airport: MIA is open. Passenger and cargo flight continue to increase toward full daily schedules. Flights are operating at 66% of normal schedules on Thursday, Sept. 14. Please contact your carrier to confirm flight status. 

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