# Amtrak booking problems disrupt reservations during FAA ground stop

_Published Friday, November 13, 2026 at 9:19 PM EST · Infrastructure · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Amtrak customers encountered ticket reservation errors on its website and app Friday evening as travelers sought alternatives during the nationwide FAA ground stop, FOX 5 DC reported. Hundreds of users reported problems on DownDetector beginning shortly before 5 p.m., with another surge just before 6 p.m.

Amtrak told a customer that the booking issues related to a system-wide update. Its communications director said train service was operating normally amid increased demand. A support-line recording cited unusually high call volume and said calls could not be taken.

## Sources

- [fox5dc.com](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/amtrak-outage-ticket-booking-faa-ground-stop-november-13-2026)

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Published: 2026-11-14T02:19:13.992Z
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Retrieved: 2026-11-14T04:04:08.389Z
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