Amtrak Train Stuck in Florida Due to Wildfires

0:00An Amtrak train heading from Orlando to New York got stuck in Florida because of massive wildfires blocking the tracks. Train 98 left Orlando at 12.36pm on Sunday, supposed to hit Fireville by 11.47pm, but as of 10.45pm, AM, Monday passengers were still parked on the rails near Palaka. The fires near the Clay Putnam County Line merged into one burning over 3,000 acres, forcing the train to backtrack and halt. Amtrak's monitoring the situation closely, with crews trying to reroute it toward Miami first. Passengers like Jordan Harrington are feeling the strain hard, with kids running low on formula, and diapers, folks missing work, and everyone hungry. And uncomfortable after hours and tight seats. They're bonding over the ordeal, but distress is setting in deep. Amtrak's handing out snack packs, drinks, and lounge food now, plus pizza waiting in Orlando, full refunds, and travel vouchers for all. Other routes took hits too. Silver meteor trains ending in Jacksonville, some canceled, Floridian service swap for buses between Miami and Jacksonville, and auto trains scrap for Monday.

1:11Crews are pushing to get things moving soon, so hopefully these folks roll out before the day drags on much longer. I'm Corey with the story. Best your Durham News today update. AI powered and always on.