Summary:
Amtrak service between NYC Penn Station and New Haven is suspended due to a transformer fire near the tracks in the Bronx.
The fire occurred around 3 p.m. near Bronxdale and Sacket avenues in the Parkchester neighborhood.
Thick black smoke made the tracks impassable for trains.
Amtrak trains approaching Penn Station were diverted at reduced speeds.
Limited services between Boston and New Haven remain in operation.
Metro-North will honor Amtrak tickets for trains departing from Grand Central Terminal.
Amtrak Service Suspended After Bronx Fire
Amtrak service between New York Penn Station and New Haven was completely shut down on Tuesday afternoon due to a transformer fire near Bronxdale and Sacket avenues in the Parkchester neighborhood.
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<figcaption>Thick black smoke billowed from the fire near the train tracks, making them impassable for trains.</figcaption>
</figure>The fire, which broke out around 3 p.m., sent plumes of black smoke into the sky, making the tracks unusable. Amtrak also reported a brush fire in the same area, but it's unclear if the fires were connected.
Amtrak trains approaching Penn Station were diverted at reduced speeds, and limited services between Boston and New Haven remain in operation. All service between Penn Station and New Haven is suspended for the rest of Tuesday.
Metro-North will honor Amtrak tickets for trains departing from Grand Central Terminal.
There is currently no estimated time for Amtrak service to resume.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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