Service disruptions affecting NJ Transit and Amtrak routes have caused notable delays and suspensions of train services in the Northeast Corridor. Passengers traveling between Philadelphia and New York experienced significant inconveniences, with some trains seeing delays of over an hour. The incident stems from damage to overhead wires near Penn Station in New York. NJ Transit reported that the service suspension was in effect as crews worked to restore normal operations. Affected routes included the Raritan Valley Line and North Jersey Coast Line, while NJ Transit also noted delays in service caused by Amtrak’s overhead wire issues. Amtrak confirmed that its Northeast services were temporarily suspended due to the same overhead wire damage, impacting thousands of commuters. The extent of the damage has not yet been clearly communicated, leading to further confusion among passengers. ‘Our crews are on site working to restore service as quickly as possible,’ an Amtrak spokesperson remarked. The travel disruptions underscore ongoing infrastructure challenges faced by rail services in the region.
NJ Transit and Amtrak Face Significant Delays Due to Overhead Wire Damage
