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March 17, 2008

Amtrak train derails in Connecticut

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn.— Amtrak service has been suspended between Hartford and Springfield, Mass., after a train derailed because of an apparent mudslide.

An Amtrak spokesman says no one was injured when the shuttle from New Haven to Springfield went off the tracks north of Windsor Locks about 10 a.m. Monday. The six people on board at the time are being taken to Springfield by bus.

In Providence, a contract worker was killed on the tracks Thursday after being hit by the Acela train, and in New Hampshire Friday, a person was killed near the Vermont state line, after being struck by the Vermonter train.

Also Friday, a Washington-bound Acela train hit a woman crossing the tracks in Connecticut, seriously injuring her arm and killing her dog, authorities said.

Train service between Hartford and Springfield has been suspended at least for the rest of Monday because there is only one track in that area.

Buses will be provided to take riders between the two cities. Once in Hartford, they can continue on to New Haven as normal.

Riders with questions can call 1-800-USA-RAIL.

-- The Associated Press

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