A high-speed Amtrak train bound for Penn Station broke apart as it was cruising through Maryland on Tuesday, sources told The Post.
A high-speed Amtrak train bound for Penn Station broke apart as it was moving at top speed through Maryland.
The 2150 Acela was traveling from Washington D.C. to the Big Apple when the incident happened at about 11:20 a.m. The train was traveling at about 125 mph, according to the source.
Amtrak - WTF?
Amtrak - WTF?
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Wait, if it left DC travelling north at 125 mph and broke apart in Maryland at 11:20am, what time did it leave Union Station?
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BTW, a buddy of mine is a PR exec for Amtrak. He has had a tough couple weeks.
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Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Why is being Puerto Rican relevant here? Poor infrastructure?89Hen wrote:BTW, a buddy of mine is a PR exec for Amtrak. He has had a tough couple weeks.
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
If you didn't see it leave, did it really leave?89Hen wrote:Wait, if it left DC travelling north at 125 mph and broke apart in Maryland at 11:20am, what time did it leave Union Station?
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Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Gil Dobie wrote:Trust me. I can tell.Ibanez wrote: If you didn't see it leave, did it really leave?
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Federal employees should get a large raise to prevent things like this from happening.
Please write to your Congressmen.
Please write to your Congressmen.
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I would, but I'm afraid I'll make him angry and he'll body slam me. He is from Jersey and all.93henfan wrote:Federal employees should get a large raise to prevent things like this from happening.
Please write to your Congressmen.
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
93henfan wrote:Federal employees should get a large raise to prevent things like this from happening.
Please write to your Congressmen.
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Re: Amtrak - WTF?
You guys are making a joke of this? Wtf? This is about safety!
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I've got his new ad campaign...89Hen wrote:BTW, a buddy of mine is a PR exec for Amtrak. He has had a tough couple weeks.
Amtrak...
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Tell him he can have that for free
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The said there’d be no math involved. This is math.89Hen wrote:Wait, if it left DC travelling north at 125 mph and broke apart in Maryland at 11:20am, what time did it leave Union Station?
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I'm not sure he's in the joking mood. After the accident in Virginia I sent him a text of "Trying to kill the GOP, WTF?" and it was met with no response.Chizzang wrote:I've got his new ad campaign...89Hen wrote:BTW, a buddy of mine is a PR exec for Amtrak. He has had a tough couple weeks.
Amtrak...
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Tell him he can have that for free
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Amtrak Train To Michigan Unexpectedly Stops Twice, Leaves Passengers Sick
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/02/13/ ... gers-sick/
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/02/13/ ... gers-sick/
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I’ve got another one:Chizzang wrote:I've got his new ad campaign...89Hen wrote:BTW, a buddy of mine is a PR exec for Amtrak. He has had a tough couple weeks.
Amtrak...
We suck at trains
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Tell him he can have that for free
‘Amtrak- Come experience 3rd world train service in a 1st world country.’
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Re: Amtrak - WTF?
I take the Northeast Regional all the time. I don't get molested by security, the trains are clean with free wifi, and it's quicker from city-to-city than airline travel (between DC-NYC...takes longer to Boston).BDKJMU wrote:I’ve got another one:Chizzang wrote: I've got his new ad campaign...
Amtrak...
We suck at trains
But we're all you've got
Tell him he can have that for free
‘Amtrak- Come experience 3rd world train service in a 1st world country.’
That said, I do hear Amtrak has quite a few issues outside of the Northeast, But at least between DC and Boston, a ton of people prefer Amtrak over airlines (including myself).
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I think the only place it works well is in that small DC-NYC corridor. Big populations, small area, urban centers, relatively straightforward with the tracks.∞∞∞ wrote:I take the Northeast Regional all the time. I don't get molested by security, the trains are clean with free wifi, and it's quicker from city-to-city than airline travel (between DC-NYC...takes longer to Boston).BDKJMU wrote: I’ve got another one:
‘Amtrak- Come experience 3rd world train service in a 1st world country.’
That said, I do hear Amtrak has quite a few issues outside of the Northeast, But at least between DC and Boston, a ton of people prefer Amtrak over airlines (including myself).
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Don't forget about the Empire Builder.GannonFan wrote:I think the only place it works well is in that small DC-NYC corridor. Big populations, small area, urban centers, relatively straightforward with the tracks.∞∞∞ wrote: I take the Northeast Regional all the time. I don't get molested by security, the trains are clean with free wifi, and it's quicker from city-to-city than airline travel (between DC-NYC...takes longer to Boston).
That said, I do hear Amtrak has quite a few issues outside of the Northeast, But at least between DC and Boston, a ton of people prefer Amtrak over airlines (including myself).
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Have taken the Empire Builder both east and west. Pleasant trip with great service.Grizalltheway wrote:Don't forget about the Empire Builder.GannonFan wrote:
I think the only place it works well is in that small DC-NYC corridor. Big populations, small area, urban centers, relatively straightforward with the tracks.
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Re: Amtrak - WTF?
I've only ridden Amtrak a couple of times, but I found it more pleasant than flying. Pretty low bar I know, but.....