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The transcript describes a major crisis in the nation's railway system, where a 227,000-mile network was crippled due to a labor dispute. Despite last-minute efforts, negotiations between railway management and labor failed, leading to a significant strike. This resulted in temporary rail paralysis across 48 states, causing uncertainty and travel disruptions for several days.

Describe the situation faced by travelers during the uncertainty of the railway system.

What was the impact of the five-day strike on travelers?