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Amtrak Halts New YorkBoston Service After Overhead Power Failure

Metro-North will honor Amtrak tickets between New Haven and Grand Central during the outage.

Overview

  • Rail service between New York and Boston is suspended for the remainder of the day because of an overhead power outage.
  • Amtrak says crews are working to repair the problem but has not provided an estimated time for restoration.
  • Customers may rebook for another day or request a full refund, including via the Fare Protect option.
  • Metro-North is providing limited alternative travel by accepting Amtrak tickets on the New Haven Line to Grand Central.
  • No backup service is available for Boston, Providence or eastern Connecticut, underscoring the impact on a corridor carrying over 750,000 daily riders.