(Bloomberg) -- Amtrak train service coming into and out of New York Penn Station has been restored following lengthy delays and cancellations earlier Monday.
Damaged overhead wires powering Amtrak trains near Newark Penn Station spurred rail disruptions headed into Manhattan. Riders traveling between Philadelphia and New York City may see minor delays after crews worked to get service back up and running, according to a statement on its website.
New Jersey Transit trains on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines are still experiencing delays and potential cancellations due to the earlier issues, according to the agency’s X posts. Midtown Direct service is no longer being diverted to Hoboken.
The disruptions come as freezing temperatures hit certain areas throughout the tristate region. Extreme weather can strain the power infrastructure that runs through the Northeast Corridor, the busiest rail segment in the nation. The system is vulnerable to swings in the temperature both hot and cold, according to the Amtrak website. Harsh conditions often cause the overhead wiring to expand and contract, delaying service or sometimes halting it altogether.
Raritan Valley line NJ Transit trains will stop at Newark Penn. Tickets will be cross honored by PATH at Newark, Hoboken and 33rd Street as well as both NJ Transit and private carrier buses, according to the agency.
(Updates story with more recent service status.)
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