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NEC delayed between NY & NJ due tunnel track condition (2/11/16)


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#1 CNJRoss

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Posted 12 February 2016 - 05:56 PM

Amtrak service alert:

 

2/12/16  3:46 pm

NORTHEAST CORRIDOR SERVICE DELAYED BETWEEN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY 

 

 Track condition in north tube of Hudson River Tunnel delaying NEC trains

 

Due to a track condition in the north tube of the Hudson River Tunnel, all train traffic is currently restricted to the south tube while repairs are underway.

 

Amtrak engineering forces are working as quickly and safely as possible to complete the necessary repairs. 

 

Passengers are advised to expect delays of 30 minutes or more throughout the evening rush hour and are reminded to check train status at Amtrak.com or via our mobile app.

 
Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.
 
Passengers with travel plans can confirm their train's status, change their plans or review refund information using a range of tools – including Amtrak.com, smartphone apps or by calling 800-USA-RAIL.
 
Service Alerts, Passenger Notices and other announcements are posted at Amtrak.com/alerts.
 
To be notified of service disruptions on the Northeast Corridor (including Acela Express, Northeast Regional and other corridor services), follow @AmtrakNEC on Twitter.
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Posted 12 February 2016 - 06:06 PM

Affecting NJT and LIRR too.

 

I saw the logjam between the tunnel and Secaucus this afternoon as I was passing on the NJ Turnpike. Several NJT trains stacked up, stopped, and an inbound Acela Express in the mix too not moving.



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Posted 13 February 2016 - 02:20 AM

Bergen Record, Hackensack, NJ, 2/12/16:

Amtrak mechanical problems caused delays for North Jersey rail commuters


Some North Jersey train commuters faced a long and difficult trip home Friday night due to mechanical problems in one of the tubes of the Hudson River tunnel, with delays reaching two hours in the late afternoon before repairs were completed by Amtrak, according to NJ Transit.

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