Passenger Trains > BNSF wreck in Arizona, near NM border

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Amtrak 3(26) terminating at Albuquerque.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/26/24 20:11 by GenePoon.

Why no bus bridge between there and Lamy ? 

joemvcnj Wrote:
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> Why no bus bridge between there and Lamy ? 

I-40 is also closed because of this. All traffic on a 2-lane road, huge backups, I read.

is the fire still burning?

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goneon66 Wrote:
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> is the fire still burning?
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> 66

I heard that the clean-up has not started due to flames and toxic smoke.
 

thanks for the info mauler.............

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That explains why I saw milemarker 333 yesterday and 283 today closed when I drove 17 North last night and earlier today!

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/27/24 20:36 by ProAmtrak.

No estimated time of opening has been announced but word on the street says they’re looking at Monday before they’re even able to start cleaning it up. I-40 remains closed as well

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thanks for that info.

there is a video in this link:

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/27/us/new-mexico-train-derailment-evacuation/index.html

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Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 04/27/24 19:55 by goneon66.

I am sure compare/contrast with East Palestine will be brought up at some point.

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Local news in ABQ has stories of Amtrak coach passengers not getting any help from Amtrak except coach refund. As the RR won't be open until Monday at the earliest, they are stranded there until that happens. Greyhound is no help as I-40 west is still shut down (predicting to reopen later this afternoon). Hotels in ABQ are scarce as the city is hosting "Gathering of Nations" and Native-Americans tribes and members from all over the country are in the city for the celebration. The city is taking notice and may do something. Being the weekend, realtime stories on local news are scare with mainly headlines, weather and news pieces prepared earlier. ABQ Journal has story that firefighting wouldn't begin until Saturday night when the threat of any further gas explosions had passed.

amtrak has told people to take the train (#4) back to where they came from 

time to get creative

dan Wrote:
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> amtrak has told people to take the train (#4) back
> to where they came from 
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> time to get creative

Go Airport fly too LAX, Ca??

Cumbresfan Wrote:
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> Local news in ABQ has stories of Amtrak coach
> passengers not getting any help from Amtrak except
> coach refund. As the RR won't be open until Monday
> at the earliest, they are stranded there until
> that happens. Greyhound is no help as I-40 west is
> still shut down (predicting to reopen later this
> afternoon). Hotels in ABQ are scarce as the city
> is hosting "Gathering of Nations" and
> Native-Americans tribes and members from all over
> the country are in the city for the celebration.
> The city is taking notice and may do something.
> Being the weekend, realtime stories on local news
> are scare with mainly headlines, weather and news
> pieces prepared earlier. ABQ Journal has story
> that firefighting wouldn't begin until Saturday
> night when the threat of any further gas
> explosions had passed.
The Amtrak way... drop you off and see ya....

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I-40 opened both directions this afternoon but evening news reported delays due to State Police escorting vehicles through area due to possibility of toxic smoke enveloping the highway due to wind changes. Latest from BNSF has one main opened 6 p.m. with second at 11 p.m. Sounds unlikely if some cars remain on fire as local news says is the case; fires are expected to be extinguished tomorrow.

Amtrak has #3 in service disruption and turning in ABQ to become #4, no alternate transportation going west. A check of Amtrak schedules says the first day for #4 to leave LA is Tuesday evening.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/28/24 16:35 by Cumbresfan.

smoldering cars dragged aside?  guess so   https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=746859504201791&set=pcb.746866984201043



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/29/24 05:12 by dan.

Today's #4 from ABQ:
AmtrakAlerts
As of 12:33 PM MT, Train 4 is currently delayed departing Albuquerque (ABQ) due to crew delays. Updates to follow as more information becomes available.