Amtrak train hits, kills 2 people on tracks
WASHINGTON -- Two people were killed when they were hit by an Amtrak train that was approaching a station in Washington.
In a news release, Amtrak says a train traveling from Boston and New York was approaching Washington's Union Station around 11:18 p.m. Tuesday when the two people on the tracks were struck. Railroad company CSX confirmed Wednesday that the two people who died were CSX employees.
"Two CSX employees tragically lost their lives when they were struck by an Amtrak train," the company said, reports CBS Washington affiliate WUSA-TV.
Amtrak said it is "particularly saddened that incident involved fellow railroaders employed by CSX." It said none of the train's passengers or crew were injured.
Service was suspended between Washington and Philadelphia while authorities investigated the incident, but Amtrak said in a statement Wednesday morning that service was resuming. Residual delays are expected, and transit officials in Maryland said riders traveling on two commuter train lines can expect major delays Wednesday and possible evening train cancellations.
Amtrak spokesman Marc Magliari told WUSA passengers stayed on the train for several hours before being transferred to another train and taken the rest of the way to Union Station.
CSX said the names of the employees are being withheld for their families' privacy. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.
