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News Wire: Avalanche closes Donner, forces 'Zephyr' to turn at Reno

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Posted by Brian Schmidt on Thursday, February 28, 2019 10:45 AM

RENO, Nev. — Amtrak long-distance service took another hit from heavy snow Tuesday when an avalanche closed Union Pacific’s route across Donner Pass, a closure expected to continue through at least Friday. The avalanche at 9:15 a.m. on Fe...

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Posted by YoHo1975 on Thursday, February 28, 2019 10:52 AM
Local news also indicated that one of the Spreader trains derailed at Soda Springs and the plows...presumably including the newly rebuilt one, are heading up today.

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