Amtrak Service Delays in NYC, Connecticut, Boston

Amtrak service is back up and running after hundreds of passengers faced major delays in the Northeast on Wednesday due to overhead power problems.

Nearly 10 trains weren't moving because of the issue, according to updates from Amtrak. The cause was overhead power issues between New York's Penn Station and New Rochelle.

The railroad confirmed Wednesday afternoon that the issue was resolved, but residual delays were expected.

SERVICE ADVISORY UPDATE: Service operating between New York (NYP) and New Rochelle (NRO) has resumed. As a result, residual delays are anticipated in the area as operations return to normal.
— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) September 7, 2022

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SERVICE ADVISORY: All service operating between New York (NYP) and New Rochelle (NRO) is currently stopped due to overhead power issues in the area. Updates to follow as more information becomes available.
— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) September 7, 2022

SERVICE ADVISORY: Service operating between New York (NYP) and New Rochelle (NRO) continues to be stopped while crews work on an overhead power issue in the area.
— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) September 7, 2022

There was no indication when the issue might be resolved, but in the New York City area, the MetroNorth system was providing alternative travel at no extra cost, according to Amtrak.

UPDATE: Due to the ongoing overhead power issue, Metro-North will honor tickets between New Haven (NHV) and Grand Central Station. Additional updates as more information becomes available.
— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) September 7, 2022

Some trains listed on Amtrak's train-tracking site had a message that said, "Sorry, due to a service disruption, we are unable to provide estimated departure and arrival times. For additional assistance, please contact us at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245)."