NEC service restored for Amtrak, NJ Transit after overhead power issues (updated)

NEC service restored for Amtrak, NJ Transit after overhead power issues (updated)

By Trains Staff | July 6, 2023

| Last updated on February 4, 2024


Amtrak operations suspended between New York and Philadelphia; NJ Transit stopped between Trenton and Metropark

Two Amtrak Acela trains under catenary wire on a multi-track mainline.
Amtrak Acela trains meet on the Northeast Corridor at Elizabeth, N.J., in August 2019. Amtrak service between New York and Philadelphia is currently suspended because of wire issues. David Lassen

NEW YORK — Amtrak service was restored between New York and Philadelphia by 10 a.m. EDT after overhead power issues at the Metropark station in Woodbridge, N.J., according to the Amtrak website.

The problem was initially reported about 8 a.m. ET. At least some trains were cancelled as a result of the issue, according to the Amtrak NEC Alerts Twitter feed, while others are being held in Philadelphia. Amtrak cautions that delays are continuing.

NJ Transit Northeast Corridor service has also resumed between Trenton and Metropark after the same issue. NJ Transit rail ticket are still being cross-honored by NJ Transit bus, private carriers, and PATH at Newark Penn Station and New York Penn Station.

— Updated at 11:30 a.m. CDT with resumption of service.

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