https://twitter.com/cd_hooks/status/863892187968352257
Apparently there’s an Amtrak train that broke down somewhere between D.C. and New York and reporters are losing their sh*t over the inconvenience.
Maggie McGrath, Forbes:
@Amtrak train 161 was told 45 minutes ago that a "rescue train" was being located.. but no updates. How much longer will this take?
— Maggie McGrath (@mcgrathmag) May 14, 2017
BuzzFeed’s Chris Geidner:
"At this time, we don't have any power. … We'll keep you up to date." – reports from the 161 @Amtrak
— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) May 14, 2017
"Severe engine problems … rescue train … FML."
— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) May 14, 2017
Rescue train is on its way. The whole train will be transferring through two doorways onto the new train, so, THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES. ??♂️
— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) May 14, 2017
Update: I have made the transfer. I repeat, I have made the transfer. Others are still loading [Technical note: Is this still @Amtrak 161?]
— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) May 14, 2017
Shadi Hamid, contributing editor to The Atlantic:
I'm not sure @amtrak should call the train coming to pick us up after our train lost power and had severe engine damage the "rescue train"
— Shadi Hamid (@shadihamid) May 14, 2017
Dear @amtrak: can we start a movement in the USA to have okay trains that work reliably?
— Shadi Hamid (@shadihamid) May 14, 2017
I feel like I'm at Fyre Festival
— Shadi Hamid (@shadihamid) May 14, 2017
That said, on the bright side, the fact that the trains don't run on time is proof we're not living under a fascist government. That's good
— Shadi Hamid (@shadihamid) May 14, 2017
Rescue underway at @amtrak pic.twitter.com/yNjY4jkay2
— Shadi Hamid (@shadihamid) May 14, 2017
Matt Flegnheimer, New York Times:
"Please do not touch both trains at the same time." Amtrak 161, awaiting rescue train somewhere near Wilmington, is confused by this advice.
— Matt Flegenheimer (@mattfleg) May 14, 2017
Passengers also taking pics of each other "for the class action suit" because the northeast corridor is litigious. https://t.co/40U2GksqiM
— Matt Flegenheimer (@mattfleg) May 14, 2017
Tony Romm, Recode:
https://twitter.com/TonyRomm/status/863876326326927364
Courage, everyone. Courage.
Update. They made it!
WE ARE OFF! ? … ?
— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) May 14, 2017
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