Since we are scheduled to depart next Thursday (May 2) on the Autotrain - I've been keeping a close eye on the status of the train since that derailment last week - The link below will take you to the latest information on the Autotrain - The information came off of Amtrak's website -
http://www.amtrak.com/press/atk20020418000.html
http://www.amtrak.com/press/atk20020418000.html