SANFORD, Fla. — A nightmare train trip has ended for some Amtrak passengers.
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Sanford was the final destination for people who were delayed onboard an Amtrack Auto Train for nearly 29 hours.
Photos: Passengers stuck on delayed Amtrak train nearly 29 hours to arrive in Central Florida
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The train left a Washington D.C. suburb on Monday and was supposed to arrive Tuesday morning in Central Florida.
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However, a separate CSX freight train hit a vehicle Monday night, forcing Amtrak to stop its trip and send in a new crew.
At one point, the conductor had to assure everyone they weren’t in a hostage situation, and that they were doing everything they could.
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That service finally resumed Tuesday night.
See more in the video above.
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