Philadelphia Train Derailment Impacting Travel For Morning Commute
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The train derailment in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood is impacting travel for Wednesday morning commute.
On Wednesday, Amtrak says modified Amtrak service will be provided between Washington and Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Philadelphia, and New York and Boston. There will be no Amtrak service between New York and Philadelphia.
New Jersey Transit is honoring Amtrak tickets between Trenton and New York City.
NJ Transit says Atlantic City Rail Line service is suspended between Philadelphia's 30th Street Station and Pennsauken. NJ Transit is providing bus service between Cherry Hill and 30th Street Station.
Amtrak says other Amtrak Service between New York and Albany-Rensselaer; New Haven and Springfield, Mass., and other points will operate.
Amtrak says passengers with travel plans can confirm their train's status, change their plans or review refund information using a range of tools – including Amtrak.com, smartphone apps or by calling 800-USA-RAIL.
SEPTA says Trenton Service has been suspended. Service on the Chestnut Hill West Line was temporarily suspended - but was restored at about 5 a.m.. Commuters should expect delays.
For more information, visit http://septa.org/.