US: Downed overhead power lines disrupt Amtrak train service between New York, N.Y., and Washington, DC, as of late May 22 /update 1

Downed overhead power lines have disrupted Amtrak train services between New York Penn Station in New York, New York State, and Newark Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey State, May 22. Amtrak has reported train cancellations for several routes between Washington, DC, and New York. Amtrak has advised that crews are working to clear the affected tracks but did not immediately provide an estimated time for train services to resume in the area.

Rail service disruptions will likely affect trains operating between Washington, DC, and New York over the coming hours and may lead to additional delays in other parts of the Northeast Corridor. Lingering disruptions to Amtrak services are possible after services resume as Amtrak works through a backlog of passengers. Electricity disruptions are also possible in the affected area over the short term.