Overview

• On June 23, a locomotive malfunction left Train 94 without power or air conditioning in the Union Tunnel near Baltimore’s Penn Station for more than an hour.
• The stoppage coincided with a severe eastern heat wave that pushed heat indexes above 100°F, prompting crew members to distribute water from the café car three times.
• Shortly before 5:05 p.m., passengers were evacuated from the stalled train and transferred to Amtrak Trains 176 and 178 for onward travel.
• Amtrak issued a travel advisory for customers between Wilmington and Boston on Train 94 to use its self-modify option and rebook on the next available service.
• The incident underscores lingering concerns over aging equipment and the need for infrastructure upgrades to ensure passenger safety and service reliability.