Florida Wildfires Strand Amtrak Passengers for Nearly 24 Hours
Florida Wildfires Strand Amtrak Passengers for Nearly 24 Hours
US · Published Apr 22, 2026
Amtrak train passengers in Florida were stranded for nearly 24 hours due to nearby wildfires.
The incident highlights the increasing risk of wildfires due to drought conditions in Florida.
Affected passengers will receive full refunds and travel vouchers from Amtrak.
Amtrak passengers delayed due to Florida wildfires
Hundreds of Amtrak passengers in Florida experienced significant delays due to wildfires near the train tracks. A train traveling the Silver Meteor route from Miami to New York was forced to stop close to Jacksonville after two brush fires broke out close to the Clay County-Putnam County line.
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