Amtrak Train Derails Outside of Philadelphia

All Amtrak service is suspended between New York City and Philadelphia at this time. Updates available at http://amtrak.com/alerts .

PHILADELPHIA – Amtrak said the train, operating from New York City to Savannah, Georgia, derailed after hitting a backhoe. The train was carrying more than 340 passengers when the incident occurred Sunday morning.

An Amtrak train derailed southwest of Philadelphia early Sunday after striking a backhoe on the tracks, causing injuries to some passengers, the railroad said in a statement.

Emergency workers were at the scene of the accident in Chester, Pa., where the lead engine of Amtrak’s Train 89, operating from New York City to Savannah, Ga., came off the tracks.

Cpl. Steven Byrne of the Chester Police Department said details about the accident remained unclear.

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Individuals with questions about their friends and family on train 89 should call Amtrak’s Emergency Hotline at 800.523.9101.

Additional information regarding the incident involving Palmetto train 89: http://bit.ly/231SB6e .

http://blog.amtrak.com/2016/04/update-palmetto-train-89/