Amtrak cancels service between New York, New Haven due to derailment

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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Amtrak service between New York and New Haven is canceled until further notice due to an earlier train derailment in the Bronx.

NEW YORK -- Amtrak service between New York and New Haven is canceled until further notice due to an earlier freight train derailment in the Bronx.

The derailment happened just before 6 p.m. Tuesday near E. 149th St. and Bruckner Boulevard.

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The derailment is impacting the Amtrak overhead catenary system and trains were stopped while damage was assessed.

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No injuries were reported.

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