NJ Transit, Amtrak halted for second time in a week, as brushfire smoke backs up NJ Turnpike

Metro News

NJ Transit, Amtrak halted for second time in a week, as brushfire smoke backs up NJ Turnpike
US NewsAmtrakNew Jersey Transit
  • 📰 nypost
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 15 sec. here
  • 6 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 23%
  • Publisher: 67%

Massive brush fire causes traffic, train delays

Commuters trying to get home to New Jersey are facing a nightmare Thursday evening after all NJ Transit and Amtrak trains out of New York were halted and a raging brushfire slowed traffic on the NJ Turnpike.

A “malfunctioning circuit breaker” has caused a power outage between New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station, according to Amtrak.All scheduled Amtrak trains between 30th Street Philadelphia and New Haven have been suspended “until further notice,” Amtrak told riders around 4 p.m.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

nypost /  🏆 91. in US

US News Amtrak New Jersey Transit Penn Station

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

NJ Transit, Amtrak service resumes after suspension due to power issues, large fire near NJ TurnpikeNJ Transit, Amtrak service resumes after suspension due to power issues, large fire near NJ TurnpikeNJ Transit and Amtrak service along the northeast corridor resumed Thursday evening after power issues caused by a nearby brush fire had caused a suspension.
Read more »

Update on Amtrak: Possible funding from two components could help bring Amtrak to MobileUpdate on Amtrak: Possible funding from two components could help bring Amtrak to MobilePossible funding from two components to help bring Amtrak to Mobile.
Read more »

NJ Transit, Amtrak service suspended through New York due to power issuesNJ Transit, Amtrak service suspended through New York due to power issuesNJ Transit, Amtrak service into and out of New York Penn Station is suspended Thursday afternoon due to power issues on an Amtrak line, NJ Transit announced.
Read more »

NJ Transit, Amtrak service suspended through New York due to power issuesNJ Transit, Amtrak service suspended through New York due to power issuesBrad Luck is the director of multi-platform content for NBC New York.
Read more »

Amtrak service suspended, NJ Transit trains have ‘significant’ delays as temps riseAmtrak service suspended, NJ Transit trains have ‘significant’ delays as temps risePower wire problems in Penn Station have resulted in major service disruptions.
Read more »

Evening commuters, Rangers fans deal with travel headache amid delays on Amtrak, NJ TransitEvening commuters, Rangers fans deal with travel headache amid delays on Amtrak, NJ TransitBoth workers commuting home during the evening rush and fans headed to the Rangers game at Madison Square Garden scrambled to figure out other ways to get where they were going.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-14 17:03:42