NJ Transit and Amtrak prepare service between New York Metropolis and Philadelphia was suspended Sunday afternoon because of a downed wire, in keeping with NYC Emergency Administration Division. Service resumed later within the night however each each rail companies warned of residual delays of as much as 45 minutes.
NJ Transit Northeast Hall service between Newark Worldwide Airport and Metro Park was suspended because of the downed wire close to Rahway, whereas North Jersey Coast Line rail service was suspended between New York and Woodbridge, NJ Transit mentioned.
Westbound NJ Transit trains are bypassing North Elizabeth, Elizabeth, Linden and Rahway with passengers being suggested to switch at Metro Park for eastbound service to bypassed stations, NJ Transit mentioned.
NJ Transit rail tickets and passes had been honored by the system’s bus and personal service buses, NJ Transit mentioned.
Amtrak mentioned downed overhead wires suspended service between Metropark and Newark Penn Station.
“This difficulty has the potential to affect all companies between Philadelphia thirtieth Road (PHL) and New York (NYP) because of ensuing rail congestion,” Amtrak is warning passengers.
Round 6:30 p.m., Amtrak mentioned crews had been in a position to repair the downed wire difficulty and regular operations had been resuming with delays.
“As rail congestion clears within the impacted space, residual delays of as much as 40 minutes ought to be anticipated. We sincerely recognize your persistence as we work via this service disruption,” Amtrak mentioned.
Amtrak mentioned passengers seeking to change their reservations ought to name 1-800-USA-RAIL.
