Amtrak cancels all long-distance trains

2022, Amtrak Media

US operator Amtrak will temporarily cancel all of its long-distance trains on Thursday due to a looming freight rail strike on Friday. While its workers are not involved in the stoppage, Amtrak is dependent on freight railroads in areas outside the so-called Northeast Corridor, and is not taking any chances.

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Author: Nick Augusteijn

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Amtrak cancels all long-distance trains

2022, Amtrak Media

US operator Amtrak will temporarily cancel all of its long-distance trains on Thursday due to a looming freight rail strike on Friday. While its workers are not involved in the stoppage, Amtrak is dependent on freight railroads in areas outside the so-called Northeast Corridor, and is not taking any chances.

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Author: Nick Augusteijn

Former Chief Editor of RailTech.com

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