JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — An Amtrak route through Missouri will be leaving stations earlier next week.

The state Department of Transportation says the changes affect the Missouri River Runner Train 314. The earlier schedule starts Sunday and continues through Thursday.

The train will leave Kansas City at 6 a.m., Sedalia at 7:45 a.m., Jefferson City at 9:03 a.m., Hermann at 9:48 a.m., Kirkwood at 10:58 a.m. and St. Louis at 11:40 a.m.

Transportation officials say they will attempt to notify passengers of the schedule changes but that riders should confirm their departure and arrival times.

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