Amtrak Northeast Corridor Service Restoration Plan for Monday, April 4

April 4, 2016
Amtrak will operate regularly scheduled trains on Monday, after an incident near Chester, PA, disrupted service on Sunday morning.

Amtrak will operate regularly scheduled trains on Monday, after an incident near Chester, PA, disrupted service on Sunday morning.
Acela Express, Northeast Regional and other Amtrak services will be subject to some delays in the affected area between Philadelphia and Wilmington. Keystone Service between New York and Harrisburg will also operate as scheduled.

Previously: All Amtrak service is suspended between New York City and Philadelphia. This morning, Amtrak Train 89, operating from New York City to Savannah, GA, struck a backhoe that was on the tracks and derailed the lead engine south of Philadelphia.

There were approximately 341 passengers and seven crew members on board. Initial reports are that some passengers are being treated for injuries. Local emergency responders are on the scene and an investigation is ongoing.

Persons with questions about their friends and family aboard this train have a special number to call for information: 800-523-9101.