Overhead wire problem causes major disruptions to NJ Transit, Amtrak trains

NEW JERSEY (WABC) — Overhead wire issues caused major disruptions to NJ Transit and Amtrak rail service on the Northeast Corridor during the height of the evening commute on Monday, and residual delays could continue.

Northeast Corridor rail service was suspended in both directions between New York and Trenton for several hours due to Amtrak overhead wire issues near Metuchen, according to NJ Transit.

Service has since resumed, but was subject to up to two-hour delays.

NJ Transit rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored by NJ Transit bus and PATH at Newark Penn Station and 33rd Street New York.

In addition, Amtrak says that all trains traveling between New Brunswick and New York Penn Station would experience delays of at least three hours.

Video shows passengers exiting the disabled train between cars.

It’s not clear yet when full service will resume.

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