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Earthquake disrups Amtrak, commuter service


    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Amtrak said it is operating trains at reduced speeds between Baltimore and Washington on Tuesday while crews inspect tracks, stations and other rail infrastructure following an earthquake that struck the U.S. East Coast and Canada.

    The passenger train operator said in a statement there were no injuries and passengers should expect delays. Amtrak reported normal service between New York City and Philadelphia.

    The usually strong 5.9 magnitude quake which the U.S. Geological Survey said was centred in Mineral, Virginia, forced the evacuations of office buildings in several cities and disrupted commuter air and rail travel.

    Commuter rail services in Maryland and Virginia were reporting delays due to speed restrictions.

    U.S. transport officials also said the speed reduction affects CSX freight rail service in Maryland. The freight rail operator shares some tracks with Amtrak.

    (Reporting by Christopher Doering and John Crawley; editing by Philip Barbara)