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Amtrak experiencing train delays across Northeast Corridor

By Kim Dacey
From WBAL-TV 11

Amtrak experiencing train delays across Northeast Corridor

Holiday travel is in full swing as people try to get to their holiday destinations.

However, those traveling by train might be having a difficult time this year.

Amtrak started experiencing issues Sunday, and it's affecting trains from Washington to Boston.

AAA estimates nearly five million people will travel by train, bus or cruise this holiday season.

Amtrak's rail issues are coming at one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.

"We were told it was going to be nice, easy -- take about two hours," said Dylan Linhart, who is taking the train to New York for the first time. "But we've been in the train station for about two hours now, so who knows whenever we'll get there."

It's the same story for many taking Amtrak in the Northeast Corridor this holiday.

Amtrak said there are signal power issues along the track causing delays and cancellations from Washington to Boston.

"Yesterday, we were supposed to be here, and then we had to change and come [Monday]," said passenger Earline Bissram.

"We've been delayed several times, going from 10:30 to 11:30 to 12:30. Now, it's 1:30. It hasn't been cancelled which is great, because I need to get home," said Jennifer Osborne.

In a statement, Amtrak said, in part: "This is an ongoing situation; crews are actively working on resolving this issue. Please note that plans are fluid and may change, and we will notify customers affected as soon as possible."

Amtrak is asking travelers to check the status of their train online or on their app before heading to the station.

"They're trying to get people wherever it is they need to go, and it's just something you deal with with transportation -- whether its ground, train, airplane, you just have to be prepared for it and go with the flow," said Natalie Lentz.

Penn Station in Baltimore was calm Monday morning, but the travel board reflected the issues, and most people 11 News spoke to are delayed getting to their destination.

Some passengers are taking the delay in stride in the spirit of the holidays, finding different ways to pass the time.

"Get on Facebook, get on Instagram, just look around and look at all the wonderful photos of the Christmas holidays, and know that you're going to get to your destination. It may not be the time you anticipated it to be in, but you will get there."

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