The Dispatcher gave Q439 instructions to proceed slowly through Ashland and he did so at 10MPH which angered many drivers because the gates were down more than 15 minutes.
A fair number of passengers are waiting as southbound Amtrak P089, the "Palmetto," passes through the station at Ashland, VA. These patrons won't be catching P089, as it is not a stop for this tr... (more)