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Amtrak mayhem: NYC service remains partially suspended between New Haven

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Updated  November 13, 2024 3:44pm EST
NJ Transit
FOX 5 NY

Bronx fire disrupts Amtrak service

An Amtrak transformer explosion ignited a fire on the train tracks in the Bronx on Tuesday, causing significant service disruptions between Penn Station and New Haven and causing delays and frustrations for commuters. FOX 5's Michelle Ross has the story.

NEW YORK - Amtrak Northeast service between New York and Washington, D.C., has resumed following overhead power issues in Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon.

The suspensions are expected to continue until at least 4 p.m., and trains in service will be held at the nearest station stop until the tracks reopen as crews work to resolve the issue.

As of 3 p.m. Wednesday, Amtrak service between New York Penn Station (NYP) and New Haven (NHV) remains suspended in both directions due to a Bronx fire on Tuesday. 

The fire began near Amtrak’s tracks in the Parkchester area, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky and spread to a nearby Con Edison facility, igniting three parked cars.

Amtrak crews are currently repairing damage to the tracks, but no reopening time has been provided. Normal operations had initially been expected to resume around 2 p.m. today.

Amtrak officials said they are communicating directly with impacted customers regarding the service interruption and offering options to rebook travel plans.