NJ Transit back on track after service in, out of Penn Station suspended

NEW YORK (WABC) -- New Jersey Transit service has resumed in and out of New York Penn Station after Amtrak wire issues briefly halted service Wednesday afternoon.

Service initially resumed with 60-minute delays that are now operating on or close to schedule.



Transit officials said Amtrak started experiencing overhead wire issues between Newark and NYPS around 2:40 p.m. and power was restored around 2:50 p.m.

Several Amtrak trains were also affected by the wire issues.
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Midtown Direct Line trains were diverted to Hoboken Terminal but resumed to Penn Station with train 6648.
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