Amtrak, NJ Transit service disrupted at Penn Station in NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Amtrak and NJ Transit service at Penn Station in New York City was disrupted Wednesday evening due to downed overhead wires blocking the tracks, officials said.
The issue was first reported around 5:30 p.m. After about four hours, power was restored on one track between New York City and Newark Wednesday night, allowing for minimal travel, according to Amtrak officials.
Residual delays were still expected Thursday morning.
“This incident has affected trains operating as far as Philadelphia, PA. Customers traveling through the affected areas should expect extensive residual delays due to speed restrictions and rail congestion,” Amtrak said in a statement.
Amtrak officials were unable to estimate when the issue would be resolved and normal service would resume. Follow service updates from Amtrak here.
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The downed wires are also impacting some NJ Transit rail services in and out of Penn Station.
Northeast Corridor Line rail service was suspended in both directions between Penn Station New York and Metropark. North Jersey Coast Line service was suspended in both directions between Penn Station New York and Long Branch.
The Raritan Valley Line was suspended in both directions.
“Midtown direct is being diverted to Hoboken,” NJ Transit said in a service alert.
NJ Transit rail tickets and passes were being cross-honored by PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken, and 33rd Street-New York, according to officials.
Follow additional service updates from NJ Transit here.
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