Power Issues Disrupt Amtrak, New Jersey Transit Service
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Amtrak says passengers can expect residual delays this afternoon after an overhead power issue affected trains leaving New York and coming into Philadelphia on Wednesday morning. The issue, which was reported around 10:30 a.m., left several passengers stuck on New Jersey Transit and Amtrak trains for nearly an hour with no power and no air conditioning, according to sister station CBS2.
Service Disruption: Trains traveling between New York (NYP) and North Phiadelphia (PHN) are now stopped due to overhead power issues. We will update as more information becomes available.
— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) June 19, 2019
NJ TRANSIT Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, and Midtown Direct rail service is suspended in both directions due to Amtrak overhead wire problems. Midtown Direct service is being diverted to Hoboken.
— NJ TRANSIT (@NJTRANSIT) June 19, 2019
Just some video from my train on stuck on the NEC alone between Newark and city. Been almost an hour so far. @NJTRANSIT @Amtrak getting really in hot in this car. NO AC #NJTransit pic.twitter.com/usuMgNtwwp
— Ron Berkowitz (@ronberk1) June 19, 2019
The issue which reportedly originated in the area of Trenton and Philadelphia was resolved but caused delays on Amtrak, New Jersey Transit and on SEPTA.
Trenton: Amtrak's power problems have been resolved. Trains are now operating to and from Trenton. Train #9735 will operate to Trenton. Train #738 will be the first departure from Trenton at the scheduled time of 12:50 PM. Expect some residual delays at this time.
— SEPTA (@SEPTA) June 19, 2019
Amtrak says delays are expected to continue into the afternoon. Check Amtrak.com for updated schedules.