Summary:

Amtrak is experiencing widespread delays and cancellations on the Northeast Corridor due to signal power issues.
Trains in and out of New York Penn Station are significantly impacted, with single-tracking causing major delays.
Travel between Washington D.C. and Boston is also affected by crew shortages.
Several trains have been canceled.
Amtrak has not provided an estimated time for the restoration of normal service.

Amtrak Delays and Cancellations on Northeast Corridor

Amtrak is experiencing significant delays and cancellations along the Northeast Corridor, impacting travel between Washington D.C. and Boston. The issues stem from signal power problems affecting tracks in and out of New York Penn Station, resulting in single-tracking and substantial delays.

Further complicating matters are crew shortages resulting from the previous day's cancellations. Amtrak has issued a service advisory stating that the situation is ongoing and that updates will be provided as they become available. Several trains have been canceled.

Train Cancellations (as of Dec 23, 2024): 112, 131, 181, 114, 2152, 2169, 2154 & 2173.

<blockquote cite="https://twitter.com/AmtrakNECAlerts/status/1871128356135067729">Due to signal issues, ... customers traveling on the Northeast Corridor should expect lengthy delays in and out of New York Penn Station (NYP) as well as residual delays along the corridor. — Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) December 23, 2024</blockquote>

Amtrak advises passengers with reservations on affected trains to contact their reservation center for assistance with rescheduling. They are waiving additional charges for those needing to change their travel plans.

There is currently no estimated time of resumption for normal service.

Source: NBC New York