Passengers on Amtrak train stuck in El Paso
Train derailment near Fort Hancock to blame
Hundreds of vacation plans are delayed as a major train derailment in Fort Hancock leaves hundreds of Amtrak passengers stuck in El Paso.
No one was hurt in the derailment, but its effects were felt in The Borderland.
The train arrived in El Paso at about 4 p.m.
Passengers in the Sunset Limited train say it's a stop that wasn't part of their plans.
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About 220 passengers are registered on the Sunset Limited train from Los Angeles bound for New Orleans.
Amtrak officials tell KFOX 14, that about 80 people were bussed to San Antonio to catch a connecting train headed to Chicago, but those trying to go east of San Antonio were told to stay until the crew can move.
Amtrak officials say they are accommodating their passengers as best they can.
Amtrak hasn't given an official time as to when the train will start moving again.
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, Jun 03 2012 06:24 AM
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Posted 03 June 2012 - 09:40 AM
Looks like 22 (03) is late leaving SAS. Probably waiting for the bus to arrive. I'm not sure if the spare coach and sleeper would be available for 22. The LAX coach/sleeper from 21(01) are on their way west on 01(02).Amtrak officials tell KFOX 14, that about 80 people were bussed to San Antonio to catch a connecting train headed to Chicago, but those trying to go east of San Antonio were told to stay until the crew can move.
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