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#1 CNJRoss

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Posted 28 June 2017 - 05:46 AM

WTOP radio 6/28/17:
 

2 dead after Amtrak train strikes them; disruptions on MARC and Amtrak

 

WASHINGTON — Two pedestrians died after an Amtrak train struck them just north of D.C.’s Union Station just before midnight Tuesday.

 

Amtrak said its trains will not be able to operate for the start of the Wednesday morning rush-hours between D.C. and Philadelphia because the tracks are closed as police investigate.

 

There are some cancellations along the Northeast Corridor.

 

Amtrak said customers should use Amtrak.com or mobile apps to check the status of their trains.

MARC’s Penn Line service is suspended.

 

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#2 CNJRoss

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Posted 28 June 2017 - 05:50 AM

WRC-TV (NBC - Washington, DC) is reporting this was Train 175; the deceased are 2 CSX employees.  This occurred "around midnight;"  at 11:18 pm Tuesday; service is still suspended as of 6:30 for both Amtrak and MARC Penn and Camden lines.  The Brunswick line is not affected.

 

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Edited by CNJRoss, 28 June 2017 - 06:58 AM.
Clarified time of occurrance; MARC impact.


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Posted 28 June 2017 - 05:53 AM

Amtrak service alert:

 

Temporary Service Suspension Between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia Some cancelations along the Northeast Corridor

 

June 28, 2017

4:30 a.m. ET

Amtrak trains will not be able to operate for the start of the morning rush-hour period between Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia due to a temporary track closure. Police are working to complete their investigation of a fatal incident involving two pedestrians who were on the tracks in D.C.

 

Amtrak customers should use Amtrak.com or mobile apps to check the status of their trains as the closure has led to some cancellations along the Northeast Corridor.

 

Amtrak will update this statement by or before 7:00 a.m. ET.

 

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.

 

Anyone can subscribe to automated email or text message notifications if Amtrak trains are behind schedule at specific stations. Notifications can be given for up to six trains and stations by either text or email and delivered when you choose - on a single day, every day, or just certain days of the week. Create a subscription at Amtrak.com/delayalerts.

 

Passengers with travel plans also can confirm their train's status, change their plans or review refund information using a range of tools – including Amtrak.com, smartphone apps or by calling 800-USA-RAIL. Service Alerts, Passenger Notices and other announcements are posted at Amtrak.com/alerts.

 

To be notified of service disruptions on the Northeast Corridor (including Acela Express, Northeast Regional and other corridor services), follow @AmtrakNEC on Twitter.

 



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Posted 28 June 2017 - 06:07 AM

MARC Service Alerts:

 

4:25 am:
 

Marc Penn Line and Camden Line

 

Due to an Amtrak train caused fatality just north of Union Station,  Penn Line trains and Camden Line trains will incur disruption and possible delays. Southbound Penn Line trains will terminate at New Carrollton station for passengers to use Washington Metro Orange Line into DC. Northbound passengers will only have service from New Carrollton to points north. Southbound Camden Line trains will terminate at Greenbelt station for passengers to use Washington Metro Green Line into DC.  Northbound passenger will only have service from Greenbelt to points north. Updates will follow as information is made available.

 

 

4:46 am

Upd-1- Penn Line service suspended until further notice. Updates will follow.

 

Update #1- Penn Line service is suspended until further notice due to trespasser strike just north of Washington. Camden Line trains will terminate at Greenbelt. Metro option is open for all Penn and Camden passenger. Updates will follow as more information is made available.

 

 

5:09 am

MARC CAMDEN LINE PASSENGERS BE ADVISED OF SERVICE DISRUPTION

 

MARC CAMDEN LINE PASSENGERS BE ADVISED: MARC train service from Greenbelt to Union Station will be suspended. Washington METRO will honor MARC tickets from Greenbelt Station for MARC passengers. At this time the entire Penn Line is also suspended.

 

 

5:16 am

Please be advised that the Brunswick line trains will not be affected by the service disruption on the Penn Line and Camden line.

 

Please be advised that the Brunswick line trains will not be affected by the service disruption on the Penn Line and Camden line.

 

 

5:23 am

Penn Line Service Disruption Update

 

The Penn Line will begin operating MARC 401 and MARC 505 with limited service from Perryville to New Carrollton.  Please be advised that major delays are anticipated.  Washington Metro remains open as an option for all Penn and Camden Line commuters.

 

 

5:45 am

MARC CAMDEN LINE UPDATE: Camden line service will terminate at Greenbelt Station...

 

MARC CAMDEN LINE UPDATE: Camden line service will terminate at Greenbelt Station. Riders are advised the METRO will honor MARC tickets into Washington. MARC 841 is operating with a 25 minute delay, MARC 843 is operating with a 10 minute delay. MARC 840 and 842 will originate at Greenbelt.

 

 

5:55 am

Amtrak 151 (6:53 dpt Perry) and MARC 511 (5:40 dpt Perry) have been cancelled

 

Due to the ongoing Penn Line Service Disruption, Amtrak 151 (6:53 dpt Perry) and MARC 511 (5:40 dpt Perry) have been cancelled.  The next available southbound train from Perryville will be MARC 517.  MARC 517 will have a delayed departure from Perryville, updates will follow.

 

 

6:26 am

MARC 400 (5:50 dpt WAS) will make all stops en route to Baltimore

 

Due to the current service disruption, MARC 400 (5:50 dpt WAS) has departed New Carrollton and will make all stops en route to Baltimore.  The next northbound train departing New Carrollton will be MARC 502. Please anticipate major delays as we continue to operate through this major disruption.

 



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Posted 28 June 2017 - 06:17 AM

AP via ​The Washington Post,​ 6/28/17:

Amtrak: 2 people struck on train tracks in Washington

 

 
June 28 at 5:51 AM

 

WASHINGTON — Amtrak says there’s been a fatal incident involving two people who were struck while on the train tracks in Washington.

 

In a news release, Amtrak says a train traveling from Boston and New York was approaching Washington’s Union Station around 11:18 p.m. Tuesday  .  .  .

 

 

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Posted 28 June 2017 - 06:27 AM

WRC-TV, Washington, DC is reporting FRA and NTSB investigators are on scene.

 

FRA presence is confirmed visually by video footage; I didn't observe any NTSB safety vests.

 

The train has not been moved as of 7:26 am per on-scene live coverage.

 

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Posted 28 June 2017 - 08:21 AM

WUSA-TV Washington, DC video confirms NTSB investigators are on-scene.

 

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Posted 28 June 2017 - 08:23 AM

Amtrak service advisory:

 

Amtrak Service in Northeast Resumes 

 

Some delays are expected

 

June 28, 2017

9 a.m. ET

 

Amtrak service between Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia is resuming. Some trains in and out of Washington, D.C., will be operating on restricted speeds. Residual delays are expected as trains return to normal service levels. Service was disrupted due to temporary track closure for an investigation north of Washington, D.C.

 

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.

 

Anyone can subscribe to automated email or text message notifications if Amtrak trains are behind schedule at specific stations. Notifications can be given for up to six trains and stations by either text or email and delivered when you choose - on a single day, every day, or just certain days of the week. Create a subscription at Amtrak.com/delayalerts.

 

Passengers with travel plans also can confirm their train's status, change their plans or review refund information using a range of tools – including Amtrak.com, smartphone apps or by calling 800-USA-RAIL. Service Alerts, Passenger Notices and other announcements are posted at Amtrak.com/alerts.

 

To be notified of service disruptions on the Northeast Corridor (including Acela Express, Northeast Regional and other corridor services), follow @AmtrakNEC on Twitter.

 



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Posted 28 June 2017 - 01:14 PM

WTOP radio, 1:00 pm 6/28/17:
 

NTSB investigating after 2 CSX workers fatally struck by Amtrak train

 

 

UPDATE 6/28/2017 1:17 p.m. MARC’s Penn and Camden lines will operate full service Wednesday afternoon along the entire routes following last night’s Amtrak crash that left 2 CSX workers dead.

 

WASHINGTON — The two CSX workers fatally struck by Amtrak train just north of Union Station late Tuesday night had exited the stopped freight train to check out a technical issue when they were hit by the passenger train, the National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday.

 

The fatal collision led to suspended service, delays and disruptions on both the Amtrak and MARC lines into Wednesday morning. Amtrak restored service shortly before 9 a.m. with trains operating at reduced speeds near the crash site. MARC announced the Penn and Camden lines would operate full service Wednesday afternoon along the entire routes after the earlier disruptions, with some minor delays possible on the Penn line because of refueling.

 

The NTSB is still investigating what led to the accident.

 

“We have few definitive facts at this early stage,” NTSB board member Earl Weener said during a news conference Wednesday afternoon.

 

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Posted 28 June 2017 - 04:27 PM

Washington, DC Post, 6/28/17:

 


 

NTSB: CSX workers had gotten off train to check a problem when they stepped onto tracks and were struck by Amtrak train

 

 

 

Two CSX workers had gotten off a freight train from Baltimore to check on a problem when they stepped onto the tracks and were struck and killed by an oncoming Amtrak train near Washington’s Union Station, officials said Wednesday.

 

 

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