Amtrak Issue Causes Delays, Cancellations On Commuter Rail Sunday
BOSTON (CBS) -- An Amtrak dispatching system issue at South Station caused significant delays and cancellations on the MBTA Commuter Rail Sunday before it was resolved shortly before 2 p.m.
The Amtrak signal problem has been resolved. South Side trains are now operating into/out of South Station with residual delays.
— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) April 17, 2016
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Late Departures at South Station due to South Station's dispatch system being down @kelois says is @Amtrak issue. pic.twitter.com/i7JFyjywMX
— KarynRegal (@Karynregal) April 17, 2016
Keolis spokesman Mac Daniel told WBZ NewsRadio 1030 the problems began around 7:30 a.m. Sunday, when Amtrak's dispatching system went down. He said employees were manually pulling track switches for trains.
Due to an Amtrak signal problem, South Side trains may experience delays/cancellations & may not arrive to/depart from South Station.
— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) April 17, 2016
Amtrak said in a statement Sunday morning that passengers could expect delays between Boston and New Haven due to the issue, and said they were working with the MBTA and Keolis to keep passengers updated on the status of the repairs.