Amtrak train service between Boston and New York stopped because of a power outage caused by lightning on Saturday. This outage led to many cancellations along the northeast corridor for most of the day. Amtrak restored service late Saturday night and apologized for the inconvenience. Two trains were running on schedule, while some others were cancelled or had changed schedules. Amtrak said most trains will run normally on Sunday. Passengers affected by the disruptions can change their reservations without extra charges. The Fourth of July holiday saw a 9 percent increase in travelers compared to 2023, almost reaching pre-pandemic levels.
Vocabulary List:
- Amtrak /?æm?træk/ (noun): A passenger railroad service that provides medium- and long-distance intercity service in the United States.
- Power outage /?pa??r ?a?t?d?/ (noun): A temporary loss of electrical power.
- Lightning /?la?tn??/ (noun): A sudden flash of light in the sky during a storm.
- Cancellations /?kæns??le???nz/ (noun): Acts of deciding that an organized event will not happen.
- Corridor /?k??r?d??r/ (noun): A long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms.
- Inconvenience /??nk?n?vi?nj?ns/ (noun): Trouble or difficulty caused to one’s personal comfort.
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What caused the Amtrak train service between Boston and New York to stop?
What is the definition of "cancellations" as per the text?
Which holiday experienced a 9 percent increase in travelers compared to 2023?
According to the text what was affected by the lightning?
What was the reason for Amtrak restoring service late Saturday night?
What did Amtrak offer to passengers affected by the disruptions?
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