Passenger train travel on Amtrak and freight trains have been severely disrupted by a defect in a bridge near Rocky Mount, North Carolina that was discovered and required immediate repairs.

About 50 passenger and freight trains pass daily over the bridge which is near Rocky Mount, North Carolina, according to CSX Corp., owner of the rail line.

The company said it hoped to complete repairs in the next 24 hours but it could take longer.

“We are working to re-route trains,” said CSX spokeswoman Meg Scheu. “We have held some freight trains, but are working to re-route others.”

Both passenger and freight trains up and down the east coast will be affected by this emergency repair situation.

Amtrak said it was canceling passenger rail service through Thursday for four trains that travel between New York and Miami, Florida, and two auto trains, which carry passengers and vehicles between Lorton, Virginia and Sanford, Florida.

Trains between New York, Savannah, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina will operate Thursday to or from Rocky Mount. Passengers will take motorcoaches to or from Charlotte or Savannah, Amtrak said.

“Amtrak service between the Northeast and Florida will be interrupted through most of the day on Friday, April 14,” the rail service said in a statement. Service between Boston and Richmond, Virginia was not affected.
(CNN Travel)