Amtrak suspends service between New York and Boston due to electrical problems – Washington Examiner
The article discusses Amtrak’s suspension of service between New York and Boston due to electrical problems. The issue began on a Saturday morning, with delays affecting the route between New York and Stamford, Connecticut. Amtrak identified a malfunctioning circuit breaker causing power outages along the track between New York and New Haven, Connecticut. The service cancellation was announced for the remainder of the day, with affected customers being offered rebooking options. The Northeast Corridor, connecting Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, is one of Amtrak’s main electrified routes.
Amtrak suspends service between New York and Boston due to electrical problems
Amtrak suspended Northeast Corridor service between New York and Boston on Saturday, citing an “ongoing electric power issue.”
The problem began around 9:20 a.m. Saturday, with delays between New York and Stamford, Connecticut. About 30 minutes later, Amtrak identified the problem as a malfunctioning circuit breaker causing power outages on the more than 70 miles of track between New York and New Haven, Connecticut.
“On July 6, due to an ongoing electric power issue, Amtrak canceled service between Boston and New York City for the remainder of the day,” an Amtrak statement reads. “Amtrak is communicating directly with impacted customers about this service interruption and offering options for rebooking their travel plans. Amtrak apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the disruption. Our crews are working hard to correct the issues.”
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The Northeast Corridor, which connects, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, is one of Amtrak’s two electrified rail lines in the United States. Over 12 million customers rode Northeast Regional and Acela trains in fiscal 2023, prompting the rail service to increase the frequency of trips on the line in March.
The summer is already a challenging time for train travel as high temperatures can affect the rails and overhead electrification, forcing trains to move slower to prevent damage or derailment. Amtrak advises customers to expect delays of up to one hour if they travel between noon and 7:30 p.m.
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