NJ Transit and Amtrak train service is suspended between New York City and Metropark in New Jersey due to downed overhead wires, officials said.
"Crews are enroute and estimated to arrive in 1 hour. We sincerely appreciate your patience," Amtrak said at 4:39 p.m. on X.NJ Transit said International Airport and Metro Park and North Jersey Coast Line rail service is suspended between New York and Woodbridge due to Amtrak overhead wire issues near Rahway.Amtrak said this has "the potential to impact all services between Philadelphia 30th Street and New York due to resulting rail congestion.
Amtrak will also waive extra fees for customers who wish to change their reservations during the modified schedule. To make changes, call 1-800-USA-RAIL.This comes after NJ Transit announced last Thursday that several trains will not operate due to "heat-related rail equipment issues."June saw several days of service suspensions and severe delays due to power issues and overhead wire issues caused by extreme heat.
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