Auto Train passengers report hourslong delays at Sanford Amtrak station

Amtrak Auto Train passengers said they waited for hours at the Sanford station Sunday night after delays disrupted travel between Virginia and Central Florida, throwing off schedules for families trying to get home and others preparing to leave.A long line of cars could be seen outside the Amtrak station in Sanford as passengers waited to board. Some told News 6 they had been there for about seven hours and were still unsure when their train would depart.Richard Brown said he was frustrated after what he described as another major delay during his first trip on the Auto Train.“This is not acceptable,” Brown said. “The first experience was 31 hours. Lost the whole day of my vacation. Now you’re starting it over again.”Brown said the delays were more than an inconvenience for his family.“I’m actually highly upset because I’m retired. I’m dealing with pain constantly right now. I have chronic regional pain syndrome. My mother is diabetic,” he said.A passenger on Auto Train 53 contacted th