Train 8 Oct 31 (over 12 hours late)

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TWA904

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What is happening with train 8 Empire Builder for 31 Oct. It is over 12 hours late.
 
https://twitter.com/amtrakalerts?lang=en
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UPDATE: Empire Builder Train 8 which departed from Seattle (SEA) on 10/31 is currently operating approximately 11hrs late due to earlier rail congestion and freight train interference east of Leavenworth (LWA).

Alert is about 21 hrs old. No further updates in their twitter feed.
cheers,
 
Here are the earlier twitter updates.

Empire Builder Train 8 which departed Seattle (SEA) on 10/31 is currently operating approx 3 hr 25 min late due to mechanical issues

CORRECTION: Empire Builder Train 8 scheduled to depart Seattle (SEA) on 10/31 is currently still holding in Seattle (SEA) due to freight interference. Train will be departing soon. Updates to follow.

UPDATE: Empire Builder Train 8 which departed Seattle (SEA) on 10/31 is on the move and currently operating approx 3 hr 55 min late.

UPDATE: Empire Builder Train 8 which departed Seattle (SEA) on 10/31 is currently stopped at Everett (EVR) due to mechanical issues. Mechanical crew is currently working to secure a replacement engine. Updates to follow as more information becomes available.

UPDATE: Empire Builder Train 8 which departed Seattle (SEA) on 10/31 is currently stopped at Everett (EVR) due to mechanical issues. Mechanical crew is currently adding new engine. Updates to follow as more information becomes available.

UPDATE: Empire Builder Train 8 which departed Seattle (SEA) on 10/31 that was stopped in Everett (EVR) will advance to 60 miles west of Wenatchee (WEN) to await a new crew. Currently operating approx 7 hr 35 min late. Updates to follow as more information becomes available.

Empire Builder Train 8 which departed from Seattle (SEA) on 10/31 is back on the move and currently operating approximately 8hrs 10mins late approaching Leavenworth (LWA) due to earlier mechanical issues at Everett (EVR).
 
3:50 AM.... I'm taking #8 from Seattle just ahead of Thanksgiving, have been monitoring its on-time status, over the last two weeks it has been pretty good, then this. How often is this train 12 hours late?
 
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