DETROIT (Michigan News Source) – An Amtrak train headed to Detroit on Thursday night lost power near Marshall and stranded the 107 passengers onboard.
Calhoun County Sheriff’s deputies said they responded to the disabled train around 8:42 p.m. on Thanksgiving night in Marengo Township.
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Deputies and partner agencies worked for several hours helping passengers off the train, and all were safe with no injuries. Marshall Public Schools Transportation buses helped transport passengers to the Amtrak station in downtown Battle Creek, and a second Amtrak train arrived at the scene as well.
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office thanked several groups in a Facebook post. “The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office extends its appreciation to the Marengo Township Fire Department, Marshall Police Department, Marshall Area Firefighters Ambulance Authority, Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority, and Marshall Public Schools for their cooperation and support throughout this response,” the post said.