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Some holiday travelers take trains to avoid jam-packed roadways, airports

Some holiday travelers take trains to avoid jam-packed roadways, airports
Some holiday travelers take trains to avoid jam-packed roadways, airports 02:10

BALTIMORE -- Traffic and a storm in Maryland have led to delays on the roadways, in the air, and even the railways.

Still, people told WJZ they are grateful for the chance to feast with family this Thanksgiving.

"Just family coming together, giving thanks, appreciating what you have and everybody that you can be with," Zina Gay said.   

Rain and strong winds weren't stopping travelers like Francis Robinson, who arrived in Baltimore from the Bronx, New York.

"If the roads can stand it, I can love it," Robinson said.

Police activity caused delays on some of the trains.

However, persistence to make it to see family was infectious for Carolyn Leverette, whose flight at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport was canceled Tuesday morning.

"My granddaughter made me new reservations so that's why I'm here now, hoping they don't cancel my train," Leverette said.

And for travelers like Jade Nesbitt, on her way to Philadelphia, traveling through the mess required extra precaution.

"You know, I-95 can get a little hectic. So, just being mindful crossing the bridges and things like that," Nesbitt said.

Travelers at Penn Station leaned on gratitude and a great meal this Thanksgiving.

"I'm going to start tomorrow to do my greens. My sauerkraut. My sweet potato pudding," Leverette said. "And I'm going to do the gumbo tomorrow. So, it'll be seasoned for Thanksgiving."

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