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Posted 15 April 2024 - 11:03 PM

Amtrak website:

 

 

 

Service Temporarily Disrupted for Trains Traveling Between Philadelphia and New York Penn Station

April 15, 2024 8:45 PM

 

Overhead power issues between Philadelphia (PHL) and New York (NYP) are currently causing significant delays, which are expected to continue for the next few hours.

The following service adjustments are in effect for the remainder of the evening:


Acela

  • 2173 – canceled between New York (NYP) and Philadelphia (PHL) ONLY
  • 2124 – terminated at Philadelphia (PHL)
  • 2169 – canceled between New York (NYP) and Trenton, N.J. (TRE)
  • 2122 – terminated at Trenton, N.J. (TRE)


Keystone Service

  • 654 – terminated at Trenton, N.J. (TRE)
  • 655 – will originate at Trenton, N.J. (TRE)
  • 656 – terminated at Philadelphia (PHL)
  • 657 – will originate at Philadelphia (PHL)

Here is what you can do to stay informed:• Self-modify your reservation via the Amtrak app or Amtrak.com (or call 800-USA-RAIL) if your trip has been impacted and change and cancelation fees will be waived.
• Visit Amtrak.com or download the Amtrak app for the latest information on train status
• Subscribe to delay alerts for any train via email or text message at Amtrak.com/DelayAlerts
• Follow @AmtrakNECAlerts and @AmtrakAlerts on X for real-time service information on Amtrak trains in the NEC and across the countryAmtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.

 

What about Northeast Regionals?



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Posted 15 April 2024 - 11:39 PM

WABC-TV, ABC-7 in New York, NY, 4/16/24:

 


 

     Overhead wire problem causes major disruptions to NJ Transit, Amtrak trains  

 

 

Overhead wire issues caused major disruptions to NJ Transit and Amtrak rail service on the Northeast Corridor during the height of the evening commute on Monday, and residual delays could continue.

 

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Posted 16 April 2024 - 10:09 AM

Trains magazine, 4/16/24:

 


 

   Amtrak, NJ Transit service restored on Northeast Corridor  

 

 

Amtrak has restored service between Philadelphia and New York’s Penn Station following the issues that disrupted operations Monday night, the company announced in a service advisory at 7:15 a.m. ET today (Tuesday, April 16). NJ Transit is offering limited service on the Northeast Corridor.

 

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