Delays linger for NJ Transit, Amtrak after Secaucus brush fire
NJ Transit and Amtrak dealt with delays for hours Thursday evening after a brush fire broke out in Secaucus. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports from Penn Station.
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NJ Transit and Amtrak dealt with delays for hours Thursday evening after a brush fire broke out in Secaucus. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports from Penn Station.
Amtrak had suspended service on a number of trains along the Northeast corridor due to a brushfire and power loss issues that came amid a severe heat wave.
First it was said to be a problem with overhead wires. Then, it was a disabled train. All of it led to countless delays on the rails. CBS New York's Dick Brennan has the story.
Crowds could be seen at Penn Station during Wednesday's evening rush soon after NJ Transit announced rail service was delayed in and out of New York.
Gov. Phil Murphy called the power outage that brought Amtrak and NJ Transit to a halt for hours "an unmitigated disaster," as rail delays continued Thursday.
Gov. Phil Murphy called the power outage that brought Amtrak and NJ Transit to a halt for hours "an unmitigated disaster" in a harsh letter to the railroad's chairman. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Passengers were stranded because of down wires that stopped Amtrak and NJ Transit trains between New York City and Philadelphia for hours.
Amtrak and NJ Transit riders should expect residual delays Thursday morning, a day after downed wires caused major problems for the evening rush.
Amtrak and NJ Transit riders should expect residual delays Thursday morning, a day after downed wires caused major problems for the evening rush. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the commute.
One track between New York City and Newark was restored at around 9:30 p.m., but delays were expected to persist. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
The issue is causing major travel headaches for people using Amtrak between New York City and Philadelphia, and NJ Transit. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest.
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Acela trains headed to New York from cities like Boston and Washington D.C. are not running Thursday, leaving commuters with limited options.
Acela trains headed to New York from cities like Boston and Washington D.C. are not running Thursday, leaving commuters with limited options. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Acela trains headed to New York from cities like Boston and Washington D.C. are not running Thursday, leaving commuters with limited options. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from Penn Station.
The freezing temperatures and stormy weather across the country is having a major impact on Amtrak service. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4211AWU
Service was halted along the Northeast Corridor due to a communication issue with Amtrak's signals and switches.
Service was halted along the Northeast Corridor due to a communication issue with Amtrak's signals and switches. CBS New York's John Dias reports from Penn Station.
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