Amtrak service between DC, NYC resumes after suspension

Amtrak service disruptions effect DC commuters

Amtrak passengers are facing major delays on one of the busiest routes in the country. Power issues in Philadelphia brought trains to a halt, causing unexpected disruptions from Washington, D.C. all the way up to New York. FOX 5's Sierra Fox spoke to commuters at Union Station about the delays.

Amtrak Northeast service between New York and Washington, D.C., was experiencing delays after overhead power issues in Philadelphia caused a suspension of services, officials said.

Train service has since resumed, but it caused frustration for many riders Wednesday afternoon.

Amtrak personnel previously suspended service in both directions due to a Bronx fire on Tuesday, but by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday they had fully restored the tracks between New York Penn Station and New Haven Union Station.

Minor delays should be expected as trains travel through the area.

Normal operations had initially been expected to resume around 2 p.m. Wednesday, but were pushed later as Amtrak crews repaired damage to the tracks.

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Amtrak officials said they are communicating directly with impacted customers regarding the service interruption and offering options to rebook travel plans.