Sounder cancelled by freight derailment 7/5/13

[CHamilton]

Freight train derails in Everett; no injuries

SEATTLE -- Burlington Northern Santa Fe says a freight train has derailed in Everett, leaving four cars off the track, but no injuries or spills. The main rail line north of Seattle is blocked by the cars.

Railroad spokesman Gus Melonas says the cars that derailed around 4:10 a.m. Friday, just outside the rail yard nearly 30 miles north of Seattle. They were carrying barley and paper products.

Amtrak and freight trains will drive around the derailment, as railroad workers spend the day getting the train back on the tracks and making any necessary track repairs.

Sound Transit says northbound Sounder commuter trains will not run from Seattle to Everett on Friday.

Amtrak_Cascades

Amtrak Cascades trains between Vancouver BC & Seattle will experience delays due to freight train de-railment at Everett...
Amtrak Cascades trains unable to access Everett station due to earlier freight train derailment. A replacement bus service operates [to Everett]
Amtrak Cascades train 510 departs Edmonds 27 mins late, will be delayed further while re-routed around freight train derailment in Everett

 

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Amtrak and freight trains will drive around the derailment ...

Drive? You drive a bus, not a train--at least in this country. To me, driving requires the use of a steering wheel, something lacking on most trains, AFAIK.