Another incident at Penn. I give up with this city seriously addressing infrastructure. We're all doomed.
Summary of issues from the past eight weeks, courtesy of
Newsday.
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RECENT AMTRAK-RELATED DISRUPTIONS
April 25: A problem with the overhead electrical system in one of Amtrak’s East River tunnels resulted in widespread cancellations and delays for the LIRR and a temporary suspension of westbound service.
April 14: A power problem in one of Amtrak’s Hudson River tunnels caused 1,200 people to be stuck on a disabled NJ Transit train for three hours in Penn Station, and spurred residual delays for the LIRR.
April 3: An NJ Transit train derailment caused by Amtrak track problems caused a week of major service disruptions for the LIRR, which relinquished four tracks at Penn Station to allow Amtrak and NJ Transit trains to operate.
March 24: An Amtrak train derailed and sideswiped an NJ Transit train, causing major disruptions for the LIRR, which relinquished four tracks at Penn Station to allow Amtrak and NJ Transit trains to operate.
March 6: A problem in an Amtrak switch interlocking in one of the East River tunnels cut the LIRR’s track capacity in half during the evening rush hour, resulting in nearly two dozen canceled trains, a suspension of all westbound service, and lengthy delays."