Amtrak restores service between Philly, NY. NJ Transit, SEPTA was also impacted

Amtrak officials announced that service has resumed between Philadelphia and New York but commuters should expect delays.

According to officials, Amtrak crews were able to identify and resolve the communication issue causing the earlier switch and signal outage.

Service Restored Between Philadelphia and New York https://t.co/rHSoNadNIG pic.twitter.com/TNgF8XdlRt
— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) January 12, 2024

Other transportation services had been disrupted due to the communication issues with Amtrak. SEPTA announced earlier Friday that service in Trenton had been suspended.

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Trenton: Service remains suspended due to Amtrak communications issues. Alternative service suggestions are available using the SEPTA Trip Planner. https://t.co/Ngh9QsTIbm
— SEPTA (@SEPTA) January 12, 2024

Additionally, NJ Transit service has been suspended but all rail service on the Northeast Corridor, Raritan Valley Line and North Jersey Coast Line has resumed but travelers should expect delays.

All rail service on the Northeast Corridor, Raritan Valley Line and North Jersey Coast Line has resumed in both directions and is subject to up to 30-minute delays following earlier Amtrak signal issues. (1/2)
— NJ TRANSIT (@NJTRANSIT) January 12, 2024