A train derailed, sending 17 cars off the track, on Sunday in East Baltimore, according to Baltimore City Fire spokesperson John Marsh.

The fire department responded to the scene in the 5100 block of Pulaski Highway.

Marsh said there were no reports of injuries, fire, or hazmat leakage. The type of train was not immediately known.

Acela trains launched along Northeast Corridor

In August, Amtrak's new high-speed Acela trains made their first stops in Baltimore.

Acela trains shuttle travelers between Boston and Washington, D.C., also serving Baltimore, Wilmington, Delaware; Philadelphia; New York City; New Haven, Connecticut, and Providence, Rhode Island.

The NextGen trains can reach top speeds of 160 mph, which is 10 mph faster than the current Acela fleet. They also feature a spe

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