NEW YORK (PIX11) – Amtrak and NJ Transit service at Penn Station in New York City has been disrupted Wednesday evening due to downed overhead wires blocking the tracks, officials said.
Amtrak services between New York City and Newark are currently suspended, according to officials. Additionally, all travel between Philadelphia and New York has been temporarily halted, according to Amtrak.
“As of 5:36 PM ET, Due to downed overhead power lines between Newark (NWK) and New York (NYP), All travel in the area is temporarily stopped. Crews are working to resolve the issue,” Amtrak Northeast said in a service alert.
Amtrak officials said they were unable to estimate when services in the area will resume.
“We will provide more updates as we receive them from personnel on the scene,” Amtrak said in a statement. “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience as we work through this unexpected situation.”
The issue is also impacting some NJ Transit rail services in and out of Penn Station.
Northeast Corridor Line rail service has been suspended in both directions between Penn Station New York and Metropark.
North Jersey Coast Line service has been suspended in both directions between Penn Station New York and Long Branch.
Raritan Valley Line has also been suspended in both directions.
"Midtown direct is being diverted to Hoboken," NJ Transit said in a service alert.
NJ Transit rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored by PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken, and 33rd Street-New York, according to officials.
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