NJ Transit resumes Northeast Corridor service after 2nd day of Amtrak overhead power issues

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- For a second day in a row, travelers were met with delays and cancellations at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia due to Amtrak's overhead power issues.

"I'm going to New York City, and they canceled my first train, so I had to get another one to reschedule," Jaden May of Indianapolis told Action News Friday morning.

On Thursday, Amtrak service was temporarily suspended between Philadelphia and New York due to overhead power issues near Metropark.

On Friday morning, Amtrak announced overhead power issues again, this time near Rahway.

All Keystone Service trains were canceled between New York and Philadelphia, only operating between Philadelphia and Harrisburg.

Speed restrictions were in place between New York and Philadelphia.

"I got a call from Amtrak that it got canceled, and after that, I had to reschedule the train," said Gopal Iyer of University City.

"There were some issues between the New Jersey and New York lines so that's how it got canceled," added Iyer.

"We're going to New York, and we were supposed to leave at 8:05 a.m., and now we're leaving at 8:30 a.m.," said Gretchen Pierce of Ohio, who hoped the delay remained minimal.

Amtrak's overhead power issues in Rahway occurred right near where New Jersey Transit's Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line rail service meet.

Service on those lines was suspended in both directions. Limited service in both directions on both lines was restored late Friday morning.

NJ Transit rail tickets and passes were being cross-honored by NJ Transit bus, private carriers and PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken and Penn Station New York.

Some train travelers tell Action News they rebooked and hoped for the best.

"It could have been a lot worse than it is- but they were able to get me on another train," said May.

As for SEPTA trains, the impact was relatively small with delays of up to 10 minutes on the Paoli/Thorndale Line trains traveling from Center City. Trains coming into the city were on or close to schedule.

Read the complete statement from Amtrak:

"Due to overhead power issues in Rahway, NJ, this morning, Amtrak service is experiencing delays, and speed restrictions are in place between New York and Philadelphia. In addition, all Keystone Service trains have been canceled between New York and Philadelphia and will only operate between Philadelphia and Harrisburg. NJ TRANSIT service has also been impacted.

"We apologize for the inconveniences Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT customers have experienced this week. We are working to fix this as soon as possible and are committed to providing reliable transportation on the Northeast Corridor."