Amtrak service suspended between Philadelphia and Connecticut
Are there any updates on when normal service will resume?
Service has been restored to Amtrak and NJ Transit after an earlier suspension due to an Amtrak issue. The outage occurred shortly after Amtrak warned that extreme heat in the Northeast might cause trains to slow down and result in delays. The cause of the service suspension is not yet clear.
When was the outage that affected the train services reported?
The outage affecting train services was reported shortly after Amtrak warned about potential delays due to extreme heat in the Northeast. The exact time of the report is not mentioned in the provided information.
What measures are Amtrak and NJ Transit taking to prevent future outages?
Amtrak and NJ Transit are working together to prevent future outages by focusing on communication, infrastructure improvements, and collaboration. They are creating a joint incident response committee, improving communication protocols, and planning to modernize or replace the aging overhead catenary wire and signal lines. Additionally, they are discussing ways to increase the early morning window for maintenance work on the Northeast Corridor.