Amtrak signal problems in NJ affecting NEC service Options

[KevinKorell]

Amtrak Northeast Corridor Service between New York and Philadelphia Affected by Ongoing Signal Problems in New Jersey

Amtrak Northeast Corridor service between New York and Philadelphia continues to be affected by ongoing signal problems in New Jersey, The outage, was caused by a downed tree that fell into the overhead wire system near Hamilton, New Jersey. As a result, Amtrak trains moving at greatly reduced speeds with some trains cancelled due to associated congestion.

Amtrak personnel are working to repair the problem, but passengers should expect westbound/southbound delays of 90-120 minutes and 60-90 minutes eastbound/northbound.

No trains are stranded between stations and passengers are being re-accommodated on other trains, where available.

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant. Passengers are encouraged to call 800-USA-RAIL or visit http://www.Amtrak.com/ for schedule information and train status updates.

This also affected NJT and SEPTA service along the NEC on their respective Trenton Lines.

[KevinKorell]

2 PM update:

Amtrak Northeast Corridor Delays Continue between New York and Philadelphia due to Signal Problems in New Jersey

Amtrak Northeast Corridor service between New York and Philadelphia continues to be affected by ongoing signal problems in New Jersey. The outage, which was the result of a downed tree, which fell into the overhead wire system near Princeton Junction, New Jersey, earlier this morning.

The incident and resulting signal problems have resulted in trains moving at greatly reduced speeds, and some cancellations, due to associated congestion on the affected tracks. Amtrak personnel are working to repair the problem, but passengers should still expect 30-45 minutes in each direction.

No trains are stranded between stations and passengers are being re-accommodated on other trains, where available.

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant. Passengers are encouraged to call 800-USA-RAIL or visit http://www.Amtrak.com/ for schedule information and train status updates.

[BillMagee]

Some of the Amtrak carnage today:

Train No. / Sched NYP / Actual NYP

190 / 6:40a / 9:06a
110 / 7:17a / Service Disruption (SD)
2150 / 7:42a / SD
170 / 8:13a / 12:12p
640 / 8:30a / 10:50a
180 / 8:42a / 12:20p
2100 / 8:46 / 11:31a
2154 / 9:47a / 11:19a
130 / 9:59a / 12:30a
172 / 10:44a / 12:40p

Train No. / Sched PHL / Actual PHL

151 / 6:02a / 7:54a
111 / 6:53a / 9:26a
2103 / 7:13a / 9:31a
181 / 7:40a / 10:25a
2107 / 8:10a / SD
79 / 8:30a / 10:35a
183 / 8:41a / SD
641 / 8:48a / SD
2109 / 9:10a / 11:26a
185 / 9:35a / 12:00p
2151 / 10:06a / 11:51a

[KevinKorell]

The 4 PM update:

Amtrak Northeast Corridor Delays Continue between Princeton Junction and New Brunswick, New Jersey after Earlier Signal Problems are Repaired

Amtrak Northeast Corridor passengers traveling between Princeton Junction and New Brunswick, New Jersey, should expect residual 15-30 delays, in each direction, following earlier signal problems which had impacted travel between New York and Philadelphia for much of today.

At about 5:30 am., a large tree tumbled onto the over wire system and adjoining tracks near Princeton Junction, NJ, which in turn, caused signal outages in and around the affected areas. While the damaged signals have been repaired, some electrical problems along the tracks persist, and will cause residual delays due to expected congestion.

The incident has also resulted in several cancellations and service adjustments with passengers being offered accommodations on other trains.

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant. Passengers are encouraged to call 800-USA-RAIL or visit http://www.Amtrak.com/ for schedule information and train status updates.