NJ Transit, Amtrak Service Resumes After Power Outage, Brush Fire

Service to NJ Transit and Amtrak trains was disrupted for the second time this week on Thursday, June 20 due to both power issues and brush fires along the NJ Turnpike, officials said.

Secaucus brush fires impact wire repairs for NJ Transit and Amtrak trains.
Photo Credit: *NJ Transit*

Cecilia Levine

06/20/2024 3:57 p.m.

Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New Haven had been suspended while NJ Transit service in and out of NY Penn Station was also suspended, due to power issues on the Amtrak line, NJ Transit said.

Service had resumed as of 10 p.m. with serious delays.

A brush fire in Secaucus was compounding the issue as it was impacting wire repairs. NJ Transit service was also disrupted Tuesday morning, June 18, leaving customers enraged.

Despite sweltering temps that can feel as hot as 94 degrees, firefighters were battling the blaze. The fire was under control as of Thursday evening.

Footage of the fire was shared by HudPost.

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