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Amtrak service suspended between Vancouver, Kelso

Heavy saturation due to rainfall led to a landslide Monday evening

By Emily Gillespie, Columbian Breaking News Reporter
Published: March 14, 2017, 7:34am

Amtrak train service between Vancouver and Kelso has been suspended after a landslide blocked the tracks Monday evening.

Heavily saturated land due to continued rainfall led to the landslide in Felida, resulting in a 40-foot-wide section of debris blocking the tracks about 5:30 p.m. Monday, BNSF Railway spokesman Gus Melonas said.

Crews have removed the debris but there is a 48-hour suspension required before the tracks are reopened, Melonas said.

Freight operations have resumed through the corridor, Melonas said, and BNSF will be monitoring the situation.

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Columbian Breaking News Reporter