Coverage dated January 10, 2023

Amtrak train in South Carolina stalled for 29 hours, conductor tells riders who dial 911 they're not 'hostage'

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An Amtrak train was stranded for more than 24 hours in rural South Carolina after the route from Washington, D.C. to Florida was detoured due to a freight train derailment.

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  1. FOX Business

    Amtrak train in South Carolina stalled for 29 hours, conductor tells riders who dial 911 they're not 'hostage' (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    An Amtrak train was stranded for more than 24 hours in rural South Carolina after the route from Washington, D.C. to Florida was detoured due to a freight train derailment.

  2. FOX Business

    Amtrak train in South Carolina stalled for 20 hours, conductor tells riders who dial 911 they're not 'hostage' (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    An Amtrak train was stranded for at least 20 hours in rural South Carolina after the route from Washington, D.C., to Florida was detoured due to a freight train derailment.

  3. The Daily Caller

    NIGHTMARE: Passengers Reportedly Stuck For 29 Hours On Amtrak Train (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Passengers aboard an Amtrak from Virginia to Orlando were reportedly stuck on board for nearly 30 hours.

  4. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    ‘We are not holding you hostage.’ Amtrak train from Virginia stuck in South Carolina for hours (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    Richmond Times-Dispatch's feed description

    The train departed from Virginia around 5:30 p.m. on Monday.

  5. NBC News

    Passengers stuck on Amtrak train for hours in rural South Carolina (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    For Michael McFadden and his family, what began as a fun trip to Florida turned into a nightmare after a train ride meant to last around 17 hours turned into a more than 35-hour ordeal.

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