Amtrak and NJ Transit Services Disrupted by Overhead Wire Damage Near Newark

Train travel between New York City and Philadelphia was temporarily halted Monday morning, causing delays and rerouted services for commuters.

Overhead wire damage near Newark Penn Station caused Amtrak to suspend service on its Northeast Corridor line between New York City and Philadelphia on Monday morning.
NJ Transit services on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, and Raritan Valley Line were also disrupted, with some trains rerouted to Hoboken Terminal and delays of up to 60 minutes reported.
Limited service resumed for both Amtrak and NJ Transit around 10:30 a.m., approximately an hour after the initial suspension of operations.
Passengers were offered alternative travel options, including cross-honored NJ Transit tickets on PATH trains and private buses, as well as flexible rebooking policies for Amtrak travelers.
The cause of the wire damage remains under investigation, though similar infrastructure issues have been frequent in the area, highlighting ongoing challenges with aging rail systems.