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Earthquake Damage Halts Alaska Railroad Service |
2018-12-02 |
Earthquake damage is preventing the Alaska Railroad from operating between the state's two largest cities. Railroad spokesman Tim Sullivan said Saturday there are three areas north of Anchorage that are impassible and preventing trains from making the trek between Anchorage and Fairbanks. The trip is 350 miles each way. Cracks up to 4 feet wide and 150-feet long have been found on either side of the tracks near Nancy Lake, about 45 miles north of Anchorage. The damage was caused by ground shifting, cracking or sloughing. Heavy equipment will be used to repair the tracks over the next few days. However, a complete inspection of the track and bridges hasn't been completed, so Sullivan said officials do not know when rail service to Fairbanks will resume. Train service south of Anchorage is scheduled to resume Sunday. Work also continues to clean up extensive water damage to the railroad's operation center in Anchorage. |
Posted by:Alaska Paul |
#4 One of my rig crew lost his house. Thankfully his family is fine, but I'm glad the company didn't bat an eye and sent him home right away. |
Posted by: Silentbrick 2018-12-02 20:07 |
#3 UK DAILY MAIL ARTICLE HERE on Palin home. Where Alaska gets its news. |
Posted by: Alaska Paul 2018-12-02 19:43 |
#2 What? Nothing about how Sarah Palin was affected? WTF? |
Posted by: M. Murcek 2018-12-02 17:29 |
#1 The damage to people's homes, as well as infrastructure is traumatic and disruptive, but with some planning specific to your own home situation, you can survive and thrive. A 7.0 earthquake is frightening, really frightening, when the house or moving around crazily. Here are a few tips on surviving a disaster. Planning with your family is the key.
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Posted by: Alaska Paul 2018-12-02 16:06 |