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[KevinKorell]

WMAR-TV, Channel 2 in Baltimore, MD, 9/15/24:

 

 

   Two men killed after a four-wheeler was struck by Amtrak train in Essex    

 

 

Amtrak services have delayed train operations between Wilmington and Baltimore following reports of four-wheeler being struck on the tracks.

 

 

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Erratum:   Train 149 runs on Sundays only from Boston to Washington.     It does not go to Roanoke as this story says.  The Roanoke train on Sundays is 145, which originates in New York City.

[KevinKorell]

Amtrak service alert:

 

 

 

_ **** D E L A Y S ****
_
_ 09/15/24 8:17pm EDT
_ As of 8:15 PM ET Trespasser Activity: Train 149 is currently
_ experiencing a delay north of Baltimore (BAL) due to a trespasser
_ coming in contact with the equipment. Crews are currently
_ inspecting the equipment. This has the potential to be a
_ lengthy delay. We hope to have additional updates within
_ 30 minutes. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding.
_
_ 09/15/24 8:33pm EDT
_ As of 8:21 PM ET Service Update: Train 149 remains delayed
_ north of Baltimore (BAL) due to a trespasser coming in contact
_ with the equipment. The track inspector is en route and
_ estimated to arrive in 50 minutes. We sincerely apologize
_ for the delay and appreciate your continued patience. Updates
_ to come.
_
_ 09/15/24 8:46pm EDT
_ As of 8:44 PM ET Service Disruption: Delays are anticipated
_ for trains operating between Wilmington (WIL) and Baltimore
_ (BAL) due to trespasser activity in the area. We will provide
_ updates as information becomes available.
_
_ 09/15/24 9:52pm EDT
_ As of 9:46 PM ET Service Update: Train 149 remains delayed
_ north of Baltimore (BAL) due to a trespasser coming in contact
_ with the equipment. Emergency personnel continue to complete
_ their investigation and clear the tracks for travel. An
_ additional delay of up to 3 hours is anticipated. This time
_ is subject to change. We sincerely apologize for the extended
_ delay. Updates to follow.
_
_ 09/15/24 10:53pm EDT
_ As of 10:48 PM ET Service Resumption: Amtrak personnel and
_ local authorities have released an open route for operation.
_ Train 149 has resumed service and is operating approx. 2
_ hours and 45 minutes late. Residual delays are expected
_ as train service operates through the congested area. We
_ appreciate your continued patience and apologize for the
_ extensive delay.

[KevinKorell]

WBFF-TV, Fox-45 in Baltimore, MD, 9/15/24:

 

 

  Two dead after four wheeler struck by Amtrak train, trains delayed      

 

 

Two adult males were killed when their four wheeler was struck by an Amtrak train in Essex, according to Baltimore County Police.

 

The story

[KevinKorell]

Amtrak's alert proves that somebody within Amtrak gave the wrong information to the media. Again, 149 does not run to Roanoke.

 

 

 

"On Sunday, Sept. 15, Amtrak Train 149 was traveling from New York City to Roanoke, Va., when at approx. 8 p.m. ET the train came into contact with an all-terrain vehicle obstructing the tracks between our Aberdeen and Baltimore stations. There were no reported injuries to the 519 passengers or crew members onboard. This train and six others were delayed for approx. one to two hours (exact time of delay varied by train) by the emergency medical response to the incident site. Amtrak Police worked with local law enforcement, including Baltimore County Fire, Police and EMS to investigate the incident.