NJ Transit service into and out of New York Penn Station is suspended Thursday afternoon attributable to energy points on an Amtrak line, NJ Transit introduced.
Amtrak stated rail service between New Haven and Philadelphia is suspended whereas crews work on the facility problem. The reason for the suspension is “studies of a malfunctioning circuit breaker” which precipitated a lack of energy on the tracks between New York Penn Station and Newark Union Station.
Midtown Direct trains are being diverted to Hoboken. NJ Transit stated its tickets and passes are being cross honored by NJ Transit, personal buses, and PATH at Newark Penn, Hoboken, and thirty third Avenue.
Amtrak has not offered an estimated time of resumption of service, however stated clients with reservations can name Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL to vary their reservations.
Some Amtrak trains have been terminating at Philadelphia or Newark as a result of energy points.
PATH was additionally reporting “community connection” points Thursday afternoon at Newark Penn Station resulting in delays on the World Commerce Heart — Newark line. It’s unclear if these connection points are associated to the Amtrak line energy points.
Earlier within the week, Amtrak warned the excessive temperatures the area is going through this might require trains to function at decrease speeds and leads to afternoon delays of as much as 60 minutes.