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Wildfires leave Amtrak passengers stranded overnight, effectively shut down train travel in and out of Florida
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- Amtrak canceled Florida auto train and adjusted service routes as wildfires disrupted travel, with Jacksonville serving as a temporary hub for some trains.
- Two major wildfires near Clay and Putnam counties were expected to merge into a single 3,000-acre blaze, effectively halting Amtrak rail traffic into Florida.
- Rail service north of Palatka was halted as fire activity intensified, prompting temporary rail service suspensions and bus alternatives for some travelers.
- Alachua County declared a state of emergency as wildfires approached Gainesville, signaling elevated risk and potential further disruptions.
- Train 40 and the Silver Meteor service faced cancellations or route changes, with limited or no alternate bus service offered for some segments.
- Passengers endured delays and disruptions, with many plans altered as trains were halted due to wildfire conditions.
- Public safety evacuations were urged in parts of Putnam County as fires closed in on communities like Bostwick.
- Officials provided route updates via Amtrak alerts, noting major fire activity north of Palatka temporarily halted rail services.
- Fox 35 Orlando reported hundreds stranded for over a day near DeLand as wildfire conditions halted trains.
- Overall, Amtrak moved to provide limited bus options and rerouted services as wildfires disrupted Florida rail travel into and out of the state.
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