NEW YORK — Amtrak is cautioning passengers that Northeast Corridor operations may experience delays this morning (July 15, 2025) because of heavy rain overnight, while area transit agencies are also recovering from the storm.
An Amtrak customer advisory says overnight weather impacts have led to some trainsets arriving later than usual, which may lead to delays while equipment is prepared. On Monday, Keystone Service between Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pa., was disrupted by flooding [see “Flooding hits …,” Trains News Wire, July 14, 2025]; the Amtrak NEC social media feed also shows weather-related operations issues affected several other locations later on Monday.
New York’s MTA reported overnight shutdowns of some subway lines in Manhattan because of station flooding, as well as a suspension of Staten Island Rail service. but currently shows no issues on the subway or commuter rail system. NJ Transit is also reporting delays on its North Jersey Coast Line “due to earlier weather-related overhead wire issues near Hazlet.
WNYW-TV reports rainfall of up to 5 inches in some New York and New Jersey locations — with 2.64 inches falling in Central Park — and more than 3 inches at some Connecticut locations.
An Amtrak customer advisory says overnight weather impacts have led to some trainsets arriving later than usual. “arriving later the usual” would give the impression that they are never on time anyway. Once your late, does later make much difference at that point.