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.”
