[Cindy]

Well THANK YOU Crabbie.

[all4one]

Amtrak Cancels Acela Express Service Because of Brake Problems (Northeast Corridor - Boston to D.C. - 4/15/05)

The Associated Press Published: Apr 15, 2005

WASHINGTON (AP) - Amtrak said it had canceled service Friday on its Acela Express because of problems with brakes on the high-speed trains that carry passengers between Washington, New York and Boston.

Cracks were found in brake components on most coaches of the trains during routine inspections, Amtrak said in a statement, adding that no brake failures or other safety problems had occurred.

Most other Amtrak service was scheduled to operate normally. Amtrak said its Metroliner service will operate Friday, with the exception of train No. 102, the 10:00 a.m. departure from Washington to New York, which was also canceled....

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[all4one]

Good Morning Cindy...happy tax day!