Power issues cause massive delays at New York Penn Station

NJ Transit and Amtrak service experienced massive delays into and out of New York Penn Station due to a power issue causing disruptions during rush hour. Power was restored around 5:30 p.m., but significant delays were expected due to backed up rail traffic and single-tracking. The service suspension was caused by a malfunctioning circuit breaker and a brush fire in Secaucus. NJ Transit resumed service just before 6 p.m., with delays of up to 90 minutes expected. Tickets and passes were cross honored by NJ Transit, private buses, and PATH. Some Amtrak trains terminated at Philadelphia or Newark. PATH also had network connection issues at Newark Penn Station but service resumed to normal. NJ Transit experienced delays of up to 30 minutes at New York Penn Station for the Tuesday evening commute.