NJ Transit and Amtrak Announce Inspection Overhaul After Severe Service Disruptions

Recent delays and cancellations have prompted new measures to improve reliability on the Northeast Corridor.

Frequent inspections of train equipment and track miles between NYC and Trenton will be implemented.
Issues with overhead electrical wires and pantographs have caused repeated delays.
Amtrak and NJ Transit are investigating the root causes and planning prioritized investments.
Governor Phil Murphy and transit officials deem the current performance unacceptable.
Long-term projects like the Gateway Tunnel and Portal North Bridge aim to provide future solutions.