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You hear an announcement at a train station: 'Passengers for VIA Rail Train 651 to Montreal are advised of a 20-minute delay due to unforeseen track maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.' What is the key information being conveyed?

The announcement explicitly states 'a 20-minute delay due to unforeseen track maintenance' for 'VIA Rail Train 651 to Montreal', making the delay the primary pi

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Question: You hear an announcement at a train station: 'Passengers for VIA Rail Train 651 to Montreal are advised of a 20-minute delay due to unforeseen track maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.' What is the key information being conveyed?

Answer options: ✅ The train to Montreal is delayed by 20 minutes.

  • VIA Rail Train 651 has been cancelled.
  • Track maintenance has been completed.
  • Passengers should board immediately.

Correct answer: The train to Montreal is delayed by 20 minutes.

Explanation: The announcement explicitly states 'a 20-minute delay due to unforeseen track maintenance' for 'VIA Rail Train 651 to Montreal', making the delay the primary piece of information.

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