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CEO Apologizes To Customers After Amtrak Wire Failures Snarl Morning Commute
NJ TRANSIT CEP Kris Kolluri issued an apology to riders after two separate incidents involving Amtrak overhead wires caused major service disruptions during the Monday morning, Feb. 9, commute. “I want to personally apologize for the difficult and frustrating experience many of you had traveling with us this morning,” Kolluri said in a message to customers. NJ TRANSIT said that at approximately 7 a.m., Amtrak’s overhead wires came down on top of an NJ TRANSIT train on the Northeast Corridor just east of Newark Penn Station, disabling the train. Customers were safely removed from the train a…
News
$2B Bridge Project Brings Weeks Of Delays For 200K NJ Transit, Amtrak Commuters
NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak riders across North Jersey should prepare for significant service disruptions that will last for several weeks beginning next month, during a critical stage of replacing the 115-year-old Portal Bridge The nearly $2 billion project will replace the 115-year-old Portal Bridge with a taller, modern structure that will no longer need to open and close for river traffic, officials said. The disruptions are tied to Amtrak's effort to shift train traffic off the aging bridge and onto the long-awaited Portal North Bridge over the Hackensack River in Kearny, including…
News
Trump 'Terminates' $16B NY/NJ Gateway Tunnel Project
The $16 billion Gateway Tunnel project that will connect New York and New Jersey under the Hudson River is "terminated," President Donald Trump said. "The project in New York — it’s billions and billions of dollars that [U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY)] Schumer has worked 20 years to get," Trump said during a Wednesday, Oct. 16 press conference. "It’s terminated. Tell him it’s terminated, Jennifer." The surprise remark came during a press conference about the federal government shutdown. Schumer quipped back on X, calling Gateway "the most important infrastructure project" in the na…
News
Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station
High-speed rail in the Northeast just got a significant upgrade. Amtrak's new NextGen Acela trains launched on Wednesday, August 27. The first train left Union Station in Washington, DC, at 5 a.m., while a second one departed Boston's South Station at 6 a.m. The upgraded trains promise faster service and more seats to the nation's busiest rail travel corridor. "Acela is synonymous with American high-speed trains, and today marks a new era of next-generation service," said Amtrak President Roger Harris. "On behalf of everyone at Amtrak, I’m proud to welcome you aboard NextGen Acela. Th…
News
Amtrak Rolling Out New High-Speed Trains: What Northeast Travelers Should Know
New high-speed trains are about to be available for travelers along the Northeast Corridor. Amtrak will launch five NextGen Acela trains on Thursday, Aug. 28. The upgraded high-speed train will connect major cities like Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. The new trains offer 27% more seats per departure, along with expanded weekday and weekend schedules. "NextGen Acela is more than a new train — it's an evolution of travel," said Amtrak president Roger Harris. "In just a few weeks, history will be made with the debut of NextGen Acela as we launch a new standard f…
Weather
Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know
Oppressive heat across the Northeast is forcing Amtrak to slow down its trains. Amtrak sent out a warning to travelers about the heat-related restrictions on Tuesday, June 24. Many Northeast cities along the East Coast from Massachusetts to Virginia were forecasted to have high temperatures at or above 100 degrees. The slowdowns come amid the first heat wave of the year in New England and the mid-Atlantic. "Due to temperature-related speed restrictions from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, customers traveling in the Northeast may experience delays," Amtrak said. "Affected customers will be communicate…
News
$160M Newark Airport Station Project Will Cut Commutes For Locals
A groundbreaking $160 million project is underway in Newark, and local commuters could be the biggest winners. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey kicked off construction Friday, June 13 on a new entry point to the Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station, which serves AirTrain Newark, Amtrak, and NJ TRANSIT. Officials say the expansion will dramatically improve transit access for residents of Newark’s South Ward and North Elizabeth — communities that have long been cut off from efficient airport transportation. Right now, locals face bus rides of up to 40 minutes just t…
News
Crash Report Reveals Heroic Dad, Son Died Trying To Save Suicidal Brother From Bristol Amtrak
A 110 mph Amtrak train struck a father and his two sons during a frantic struggle on the rails in Bristol Borough, Bucks County, on Thursday, April 3 at 6:02 p.m., newly released investigative records obtained by Daily Voice through a Freedom of Information Act request on Wednesday, June 11 show. Christopher Cramp, 56, and his eldest son, David Cramp, 31, were pulling 24-year-old Thomas Cramp off the tracks when all three were hit by southbound Train 85, according to the redacted Amtrak Police report. Thomas had just fallen toward an adjacent line after what officers believe was a suicide at…
Obituaries
Maryland Woman Dies Hero Saving Boy From Train Months After Losing Mom, Stepfather
Just months after losing her mother and step-father, a 20-year-old Maryland woman has died in what her family says what was an act of heroism. Summer Giffin, of Sandy Hook, was trying to save a boy from being hit by a train Tuesday night, May 6 but was hit herself, her family tells Daily Voice. The tragic accident, which left one other person dead, happened around 8:18 p.m., when emergency crews were called to the CSX rail bridge near the Maryland-West Virginia border, just outside Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, as previously reported by Daily Voice. As of press time, more th…
News
Portal Bridge Signal Issue Causes Major NJ Transit Delays
A signal issue at the Amtrak-operated Portal Bridge caused major NJ Transit delays into and out of New York Penn Station during the Monday evening commute, the agency said. The issue was first reported around 5:30 p.m. on May 5, with NJ Transit warning of delays up to 20 minutes. As the evening rush continued, delays stretched to 60 minutes, stranding passengers systemwide. By 10 p.m., the agency said trains were still running with delays up to 15 minutes. Frustrated riders took to social media to vent. “This is absolutely RIDICULOUS! Been sitting on the tracks not moving for an HOUR!” one…
Police & Fire
Florida Man Had Booby Trapped Semi-Automatic Rifle On Amtrak Train: New Jersey AG
A 34-year-old Florida man was arrested and hit with numerous weapons charges on Wednesday, April 16, after he boarded an Amtrak train to Trenton with a booby trapped semi-automatic rifle earlier this year, authorities said. On Friday, Jan. 3 at Newark Penn Station, an officer noticed an unattended black and white zebra print suitcase in front of McDonald's, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. A handgun with a fully loaded 18-round magazine and an AK-47 style rife were found in the suitcase, along with numerous bullets, Platkin said. Surveillance footage showed, Jeffrey K…
News
'He Died Trying To Save His Son:' Coroner IDs Family Dead In Pennsylvania Train Tracks Tragedy
A Bucks County dad is being remembered as a hero after and two of his sons were killed by an Amtrak train, officials confirmed. GoFundMe photo Christopher Cramp died trying to save his son on Thursday, April 3, according to Nick Emeigh, director of NAMI Bucks County. “If there’s anyone who would give his own life trying to save someone else, it would be Chris. He was a hero.” Bucks County Coroner Patricia Campi identified the trio as 56-year-old Cramp, 31-year-old David Cramp, and 24-year-old Thomas Cramp. Both David and Thomas Cramp also had children, those who knew the family…
Police & Fire
3 Family Members Killed By Train In PA, Police Say (
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A devastating tragedy has rocked a Bucks County community after multiple members of the same family were struck and killed by a train Thursday evening, April 3, authorities said. UPDATE: 'He Died Trying To Save His Son:' Remembering Family Killed By Amtrak Train In PA Just before 6 p.m. on April 3, Bristol Borough police officers were called to the rail line for a report of a person on the tracks, Police Chief Joseph Moors said at a press conference. When officers were on scene, they tried to go up on the rail line to remove subjects but didn’t get up in time, the chief said. The three ind…
News
Measles Case Confirmed In Person Who Rode Amtrak Train From New York
A person with a confirmed measles case may have exposed Amtrak passengers on a recent train trip. An infected passenger with a rare breakthrough infection may have exposed others during the trip last week between New York City and Washington, DC, health officials say. The vaccinated person from Minnesota became infected while traveling abroad after returning to the US, boarded the train from NYC before becoming sick several days after arriving in DC. DC Health said the person visited multiple locations in DC while contagious. Amtrak is contacting passengers who may have been exposed…
News
Rail Service Resumes After Fatal Crash In Elizabeth, Delays Persist Due to Hudson Tunnel Power
Rail service on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line has resumed in both directions following a trespasser fatality at Elizabeth Station, NJ Transit announced. According to NJ Transit spokesman Kyalo Mulumba, at approximately 5:31 p.m. on March 5, North Jersey Coast Line train 3363—which departed New York Penn Station at 5:01 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Bay Head at 7:07 p.m.—struck and fatally injured a trespasser at Elizabeth Station. There were no reported injuries to the approximately 1,100 passengers or crew members aboard the train, Mulumba said. As a result, Nor…
News
NJ Transit, Amtrak Delays Derail Return To Work: 'Another Stellar Day On The Rails'
The post-Thanksgiving return to work turned into a nightmare for NJ Transit and Amtrak commuters Monday morning, Dec. 2, as overhead wire issues near Newark Penn Station triggered widespread delays and frustration. Starting around 8:45 a.m., North Jersey Coast Line and Northeast Corridor services were suspended in both directions, while Raritan Valley Line trains into and out of Penn Station New York faced delays of up to 60 minutes, NJ Transit said. Service resumed at 10:35 a.m., but the damage was done. Riders, already bracing for the first day back at work after the long holiday weekend,…
News
Murphy Waives NJ Transit Fares: Here's What To Know
Want to take NJ Transit for free? Now is your chance. Gov. Phil Murphy announced a transit fare holiday for all customers from Monday, Aug. 26 through Monday, Sept. 2. During this period, fares will be waived for all modes of transportation. Murphy said this is meant as a "thank you" to riders, who have experienced numerous disruptions this summer. "As we work diligently with Amtrak to investigate and address the issues that have occurred this summer, especially on the Northeast Corridor, we hope this fare holiday offers our commuters some relief," Murphy said. "W…
News
NJ Transit Service Suspended For Third Time This Week, Passengers Hurl Angry Tweets
For the third time this week, NJ Transit service has been suspended both in and out of NY Penn Station Friday, June 21. NJ Transit cited the cause as Amtrak overhead wire issues. It was unclear if these were the same wires causing issues Thursday, June 20. 2 of 2: NJ TRANSIT rail tickets & passes are being crossed-honored by NJ TRANSIT and private carrier buses and PATH at Newark Penn, Hoboken and 33rd Street, NY. Customers should visit https://t.co/spCbF3CIxN for alternate service information. — NJ TRANSIT (@NJTRANSIT) June 21, 2024 Service was suspended Tuesday morning, June 18, a…
News
NJ Transit Passengers Fume Over Widespread Delays: 'Unacceptable'
It's been a commute to forget for New Jersey transit riders on Tuesday, June 18. And passengers were not happy about it. NJ Transit trains in and out of Penn Station New York are delayed up to 90 minutes, due to Amtrak overhead wires and a disabled train at the station. New Jersey Transit rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored by New Jersey Transit and private carrier buses, PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken Terminal and 33rd Street Station in New York. Customers fumed on Twitter. "Hundreds of thousands of people rely on this service daily and these issues are happening eve…
News
NJ Amtrak Employee Lied To Feds Investigating Sleeper Car Sex Assault, DOJ Says
An Amtrak employee from New Jersey has been charged in a federal indictment for lying to federal investigators questioning him about a sexual assault he allegedly carried out on a passenger during a trip from Washington DC to Chicago, authorities said. Maurice Driver, 35, of Gloucester City, NJ, was charged with lying to a federal agent in a five-count indictment unsealed on Tuesday, June 4, U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Special Agent in Charge Mike Waters of the Amtrak Office of Inspector General Eastern Area Field Office announced. Driver had been working as a lead service atte…
News
Downed Lines Disrupt Amtrak, NJ Transit Service Between NJ, Penn Station
It's certainly not convenient. Amtrak and NJ Transit customers were livid over service disruptions between Penn Station and Newark due to downed power lines blocking the tracks on Wednesday evening, May 22. In a statement posted to X, Amtrak said service was stopped at 5:36 p.m. with no estimation of restoration. As of 10 p.m., widespread delays were being reported by Amtrak. Service along NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor was also suspended between Penn Station and Metropark in Edison, and along the North Jersey Coast Line between Penn Station, and Long Branch. The Raritan Valley Line was s…
Police & Fire
'Reckless' NJ Doc Sentenced For Defrauding Amtrak Out of $1.3 Million: Feds
A 51-year-old Cedar Grove doctor was sentenced to 26 months in prison on Tuesday, May 7, for participating in a five-year health care fraud scheme to defraud Amtrack Muhammad Mirza had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud, US Attorney Philip Sellinger said. In 2021, Mirza was accused of recklessly injecting a hazardous dermal filler into patients seeking breast and penis enhancements — often with extremely harmful results — at dozens of offices in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, as previously reported by Daily Voice. From April…
News
$200 Million Healthcare Center Breaks Ground At NJ Transit Station
A new $200 million health and wellness center is hours away from breaking ground at none other than a NJ Transit station. The Hackensack Meridian Health facility will break ground Friday, March 8 at the New Jersey Transit Metropark Station in Iselin. The first of its kind, the center is expected to be completed by 2025. Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to join hospital, transportation and other elected officials as well as developers at an 11 a.m. ceremony, according to a hospital press statement. It's billed as the first accessible health and wellness center at a major transit hub nation…
News
Multiple NJ Transit Lines Suspended Due To Signal Issues At NY Penn Station
An Amtrak signal issue at New York Penn Station has suspended NJ Transit service on Friday, Jan. 12, officials said. All rail service on the Northeast Corridor, Raritan Valley Line and North Jersey Coast Line is suspended due to Amtrak signal issues, Kyalo Mulumba, a senior public information officer for NJ Transit said. Bay Head shuttles will continue to operate and Midtown Direct service is being diverted to Hoboken, Mulumba said. NJ Transit rail tickets and passes are being cross honored by PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken and 33rd St-NY and NJ TRANSIT bus…
News
Man Killed By Amtrak Train In Central Jersey Was Family Breadwinner, Loved Ones Say
Friends of the family of a 39-year-old man struck and killed by an Amtrak train in New Jersey are reaching out with support. Sreekanth Digala, who died Tuesday night, Feb. 28 in Plainsboro, loved ones say on a GoFundMe campaign. He is survived by his wife, Suvarchala, and their son, Aneesh, who is 10 years old. "Sreekanth is the only breadwinner for his family and the sole responsible person for his 70+-year-old parents and in-laws down in India," the GoFundMe organizer wrote. The GoFundMe organizer wrote, "He was a very good human being and a Hardworking individual as free…
Police & Fire
Details Released In Amtrak Strike Of Man, 39, That Caused Major Delays
A 39-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by an Amtrak train in New Jersey, delaying rail service between Philadelphia and New York City Tuesday evening, Feb. 28, authorities said. The name of the man killed had not been released pending notification of family, said Lt. John Bresnen of the Plainsboro Police Department. Amtrak train 178 was traveling from Washington D.C. to Boston at 6:54 p.m. when the victim was struck east of Princeton Junction, an Amtrak spokesman said. The incident stranded frustrated customers on Northeast Corridor trains. As of 9:50 p.m., service was beginning …
Traffic
Twitter Fumes Over Amtrak Outage Between NYC/Philly, NJ Transit Delays
Amtrak and New Jersey Transit commuters were off to a frustrating start Wednesday, Nov. 2. All Amtrak trains were stopped between New York Penn Station and Philadelphia, with delays of up to 45 minutes reported for NJT. Trains were in motion as of 7:30, but until then, commuters took to Twitter to vent — specifically on Amtrak's post announcing the outage that caused the standstill. That's not an update. We've been stuck for 2 hours now. No updates, no power, just sitting in the cold. — felon musk (@tylerdecolorado) November 2, 2022 Amtrak's outage caused delays on NJT. Northeast…
News
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Stops Amtrak Trains Along East Coast
Amtrak trains along the East Coast were at a standstill due to a fatal pedestrian strike north of Washington DC and a junkyard fire in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Riders were told around 7 p.m. that they'd be stuck in their locations due to the massive fire and person struck by the train in Lanham, Maryland. Both incidents forced Amtrak to halt service throughout the region, up through Penn Station in New York. Some trains began moving around 8:10 p.m. #BreakingNews All #Amtrak activity north of Washington, DC has been halted after a train struck a pedestrian north of the New Ca…
News
Feds: NJ Service Station Manager Admits Stealing $78,000 From Amtrak, Regular Customers
A New Jersey service station manager admitted stealing $78,000 from more than 17 customers, including Amtrak, through bogus charges for gas, federal authorities said. Umer Hassan Mir, 40, of South Amboy told a federal judge in Newark on Tuesday that he deposited the charges into the coffers of a Delta gas station in Metuchen, then siphoned off the proceeds in cash from the register over the course of 3½ years. Some of the bogus charges were entered on fuel credit cards leased by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and assigned to Amtrak vehicles, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…
News
Amtrak Worker Gets 18 Months Without Parole For Selling Stolen Agency Equipment
UPDATE: A now-former Amtrak employee from the Jersey Shore was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for selling hundreds of chainsaws and chainsaw parts that he stole from the agency. Jose Rodriguez, 49, of Brick, will have to serve out the entire sentence because there's no parole in the federal prison system. Rodriguez had collected 114 chainsaws, 122 chainsaw replacement bars and 222 replacement chains worth more than $76,000 before he was caught, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. He sold the items through online auction and directly to buyers, using the U.S. Postal Serv…
News
TSA Drops Mask Mandate For Planes, Public Transit... For Now
Face masks will no longer be enforced on airplanes and other modes of public transport after a federal judge ruled the order unconstitutional Monday, April 18. The decision comes after U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle said in a 59-page decision that the CDC overstepped its authority by enforcing the 14-month directive. The Biden administration was in the process of reviewing and deciding whether or not to appeal it as of Monday evening, multiple news outlets report. The Amtrak rail system and TSA both rescinded the mandate, but the CDC – which extended the mask mandate through …
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