NJ Transit train service on the Northeast Corridor line was suspended early Sunday morning due to Amtrak signal issues. The announcement was made just after 5:30 a.m. on New Year’s Eve, a day when many people were traveling to New York City for celebrations.
Passengers on the Midtown Direct rail service were diverted to Hoboken, where they could catch a PATH train to reach their destinations. To ease the inconvenience, NJ Transit train tickets were cross honored by PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken, and 33rd Street in Manhattan.
The signal issues also affected Atlantic City line trains, causing the suspension of service between Cherry Hill and 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. However, passengers holding tickets for Atlantic City line trains were able to have them cross honored by PATCO at Lindenwold station.
Meanwhile, North Jersey Coast Line trains were still running between Bay Head and Avenel, while Raritan Valley service was operating between Raritan and Cranford. However, delays were to be expected throughout the affected areas.
It wasn’t until just before 10 a.m. that service on the Northeast Corridor finally resumed, although delays of up to 45 minutes were reported starting at 8:15 a.m. Unfortunately, Amtrak trains were still facing delays of up to two hours due to the ongoing signal issues.
Amtrak acknowledged that they were experiencing server and signal problems, which resulted in delays and reduced speeds for their trains. Despite the disruptions, their trains were still operational.
Passengers were advised to stay informed about the situation and make necessary adjustments to their travel plans.
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