Amtrak Train Derailment at Union Station Causes Service Disruptions
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An Amtrak train originating from Norfolk derailed at Union Station in Washington, DC, impacting service in the Northeast region. Two cars derailed but remained upright, with no reported injuries. Passengers were offloaded at L'Enfant Plaza station and taken to a nearby hotel. The incident, described as minor, involved a low-speed derailment caused by a wheel slipping off the tracks. Several train routes have been canceled or delayed as a result.
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