Amtrak services in certain regions of the Northeast faced interruptions and delays on Tuesday following a fire incident close to a train line in New York City.
The fire was reported to have originated from a transformer at an Amtrak substation located in the Bronx, which subsequently led to power outages for trains operating in that area, disrupting travel plans.

As a result of the incident, Amtrak suspended services for the day between New York’s Penn Station and New Haven in Connecticut. Additionally, delays were experienced for trains running between New York and Washington, D.C., as well as those traveling from Boston to New Haven.

Trains that were approaching Penn Station in Manhattan were rerouted out of the affected area, operating at lowered speeds while utilizing diesel engines as a temporary measure.
No timeline has been provided for when the regular train services can be expected to return to normal.

The East Coast has been experiencing a significant lack of rainfall since September, contributing to the emergence of numerous wildfires across the region. Experts have indicated that these fires are likely to continue until there is a substantial amount of rain or a frost occurs.