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[musher]

Any idea what this means?

Information Unavailable: Sorry, due to a service disruption, we are unable to provide estimated departure and arrival times. For additional assistance, please contact us at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245).

This morning, I checked status and it said the train left Staples, MN (SPL) and was to arrive in St Cloud (SCD) a few minutes late. Now when I check status on this train, even back to Staples and before, the above message show in place of the status?

Has anyone heard anything?

Tomorrows train shows up OK (left WFH 19 minutes late), so it doesn't look like a site issue.

 

[Save Our Trains Michigan]

I think a coal train derailed in that area and Amtrak is blocked by the derailment.

 

[musher]

If found this news article that answers my question.

A coal train has derailed, blocking the passenger train (and other freight, of course). They're bussing people around it, and I would guess they also would need to wait for replacement equipment, if they plan to get them back on a train for Chicago.