91 (& possibly 97) may be delayed So. of ORL 5/15

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Local Orlando news shows CSX freight derailment this morning in South Orlando. I am assuming this is blocking main line. Four or five cars derailed, dunno about damage to rails. It was slow speed, and damaged two vehicles that were waiting at a crossing. Apparently just minor injuries, without hospitalizing anybody. Taking a long time to clear because the rail cars involved were ones that share trucks, i.e., each truck assembly connected a pair of rail cars, and the process of re-railing them apparently is real tedious compared to cars with their own trucks. Time right now it is about 7:15 a.m. 91 is scheduled through at around 8 am, although rarely on time, with 97 closer to noon. 92 and 98 are late afternoon northbounds through Orlando, and this should not be a problem for them. News didn't say anything about hazardous cargo so that's apparently not a problem.
 
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