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Passengers on Amtrak train stuck in El Paso
Train derailment near Fort Hancock to blame
Hundreds of vacation plans are delayed as a major train derailment in Fort Hancock leaves hundreds of Amtrak passengers stuck in El Paso.
No one was hurt in the derailment, but its effects were felt in The Borderland.
The train arrived in El Paso at about 4 p.m.
Passengers in the Sunset Limited train say it's a stop that wasn't part of their plans.
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About 220 passengers are registered on the Sunset Limited train from Los Angeles bound for New Orleans.
Amtrak officials tell KFOX 14, that about 80 people were bussed to San Antonio to catch a connecting train headed to Chicago, but those trying to go east of San Antonio were told to stay until the crew can move.
Amtrak officials say they are accommodating their passengers as best they can.
Amtrak hasn't given an official time as to when the train will start moving again.
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Train derailment near Fort Hancock to blame
Hundreds of vacation plans are delayed as a major train derailment in Fort Hancock leaves hundreds of Amtrak passengers stuck in El Paso.
No one was hurt in the derailment, but its effects were felt in The Borderland.
The train arrived in El Paso at about 4 p.m.
Passengers in the Sunset Limited train say it's a stop that wasn't part of their plans.
...
About 220 passengers are registered on the Sunset Limited train from Los Angeles bound for New Orleans.
Amtrak officials tell KFOX 14, that about 80 people were bussed to San Antonio to catch a connecting train headed to Chicago, but those trying to go east of San Antonio were told to stay until the crew can move.
Amtrak officials say they are accommodating their passengers as best they can.
Amtrak hasn't given an official time as to when the train will start moving again.
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