Service Temporarily Disrupted Between New York Penn Station (NYP) and New Haven (NHV)

November 12, 2024 3:30 PM

 

Reports of a brush fire east of New York Penn Station (NYP) have caused power loss for trains in the area, impacting rail travel between New York Penn Station (NYP) and New Haven (NHV). All services between New York Penn Station (NYP) and New Haven (NHV) are suspended for the remainder of the day. Limited services will be available between Boston South Station (BOS) and New Haven (NHV). Trains approaching New York Penn Station are being moved out of the area at reduced speeds using diesel-powered engines. Currently, there is no estimate for when normal operations will resume. Customers traveling between New York to New Haven are encouraged to utilize Metro-North Railroad services as they are honoring Amtrak tickets due to the current service disruption. Customers will need to board Metro-North Railroad services at New York Grand Central Station. Unfortunately, customers will need to find their own means of transportation from New York Penn Station (NYP) to New York Grand Central Station.  

New York Grand Central Station is located at 89 E 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10017-5503.

Customers with reservations on affected trains will typically be accommodated on trains with similar departure times or another day. Amtrak will waive additional charges for customers looking to change their reservation during the modified schedule by calling our reservation center at 1-800-USA-RAIL.

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