anir dendroica
OBS Chief
- Joined
- Jan 2, 2009
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Passing along from the EB Yahoo Group:
The ex-GN bridge over the Red River normally used by the Empire Builder was damaged by a freight derailment yesterday, forcing a detour over the ex-NP bridge a few blocks to the south.
Until this is repaired, the EB must back into/out of the Fargo station and traverse a two-mile, 10-mph connecting track. Delays, from the Status Maps, appear to be on the order of 90 minutes.
Hard to believe that a 90-minute delay is notable this winter after days of 10-hour delays and complete cancellations last year...
Mark
The ex-GN bridge over the Red River normally used by the Empire Builder was damaged by a freight derailment yesterday, forcing a detour over the ex-NP bridge a few blocks to the south.
Until this is repaired, the EB must back into/out of the Fargo station and traverse a two-mile, 10-mph connecting track. Delays, from the Status Maps, appear to be on the order of 90 minutes.
Hard to believe that a 90-minute delay is notable this winter after days of 10-hour delays and complete cancellations last year...
Mark