A stalled freight train in Montana is causing problems for Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which connects Portland-Vancouver with Chicago.
The disabled train is near the Glacier Park Station, according to an Amtrak news release. It has delayed the westbound train that originated in Chicago on Dec. 29, which will make passengers due to arrive in Vancouver today late.
The Empire Builder due to originate in Portland this afternoon will now originate in Spokane. Passengers will be bused from Portland and Vancouver to meet the train there. (They will also be bused from Seattle, where the other half of the Empire Builder originates.)
Passengers are encouraged to call 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com for schedule information and train status updates.
