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In a statement, Sean Duffy, the transportation secretary, said that the line had been cut by an Amtrak construction crew.
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Sean Duffy, the transportation secretary, stated on Monday, September 21, 2026, that an Amtrak construction crew cut the fiber optic line.
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1.000
Claim Maker
Sean Duffy
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2026-09-21",
    "event": "Cable cut",
    "person": "Sean Duffy",
    "organization": "Amtrak"
}
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Construction Infrastructure Attribution
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1bd7c265-70bd-4d9a-bce4-88f08ac70371
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Created
October 2, 2026 at 3:06 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 2, 2026 at 3:06 PM (1 week ago)

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Technical Problems Ground Flights at Major East Coast Airports
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/21/us/east-coast-flights-ground-stop-communication-failure.html

Major East Coast airports experienced significant ground stops after a radio communications system and its backup failed in Philadelphia. The incident, which snarled hundreds of flights, revived concerns about the FAA's aging air traffic control infrastructure.

Air Travel Federal Aviation Administration Infrastructure Flight Delays East Coast Communication Systems

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