US passenger train stuck in snow for nearly 40 hours [BBC News]





Date: 27/02/2019

A train carrying 183 passengers was stuck for nearly 40 hours in the US state of Oregon due to a tree on the track and heavy snow. Rail company Amtrak has said it will provide refunds and compensation to affected customers.


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US train stuck in snow for nearly 40 hours
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The service carrying 183 passengers was stopped by a tree on the track in the state of Oregon.

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