Amtrak, NJ Transit unveil plan to fix "unacceptable" issues on rails
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
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Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
There was congestion and confusion again on Friday as New Jersey Transit announced the suspension of service in and out of New York. NJ Transit pointed the finger at Amtrak for an issue with overhead wires, but Amtrak said problems arose from a disabled commuter train. This week, service has been disrupted at least three times due to various issues. Today’s issues impacted travelers out of Philadelphia, causing problems out of 30th Street Station.
Amtrak had suspended service on a number of trains along the Northeast corridor due to a brushfire and power loss issues that came amid a severe heat wave.
A brush fire in Secaucus caused serious trouble for commuters at Penn Station Thursday evening.
Firefighters rescued a woman who fell under an Amtrak train at the Wilmington, Delaware, train station Sunday evening, officials said.
Firefighters rescued a woman who fell between a train car and the tracks at the train station in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday evening, fire officials said.
Gov. Phil Murphy called the power outage that brought Amtrak and NJ Transit to a halt for hours "an unmitigated disaster," as rail delays continued Thursday.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York City was temporarily down on Wednesday evening due to downed wires in Kearny, New Jersey.
Amtrak said tracks were beginning to open east of Philadelphia by 11:20 a.m. but "congestion" is likely to linger due to the ongoing investigation.
Riders had to be rescued from a SEPTA Regional Rail train on the Wilmington/Newark Line after SEPTA said it was sent to a track with no power.
Acela trains headed to New York from cities like Boston and Washington D.C. are not running Thursday, leaving commuters with limited options.
Passengers parked on benches and waited in long lines to learn more about when their trains would depart.
Service was halted along the Northeast Corridor due to a communication issue with Amtrak's signals and switches.
Heavy rains and flooding have delayed dozens of flights and canceled several Amtrak trains Tuesday and Wednesday.
At 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, some trains were delayed by hours.
The new funding will be spent on 25 passenger rail projects between Boston and Washington, D.C.
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30th Street Station now has a touch of beauty thanks to some artwork unveiled Tuesday morning.
The mothers of the children spoke publicly Wednesday, saying they want to make sure this does not happen to another family.
Amtrak and NJ Transit service is delayed between Philadelphia and New York due to power issues at Metropark station.
Acela first class riders on the Northeast Corridor can order favorites from Starr restaurants like Buddakan and The Continental.
Amtrak trains are on the move again at the Wilmington station on Front Street after a mechanical issue with a train put the brakes on travel.
The massive showing of support for both boys touched all in attendance Friday at the Memorial Park in Chester, Pa.
People gathered in prayer Saturday following the death of two children who were struck by an Amtrak train in Chester, Pa.
A brush fire near 30th Street Station disrupted all train service through Philadelphia in the middle of the evening rush Friday.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
Hurricane warnings are already in effect in Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Tobago.
Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
Families enjoyed holiday events across the region on Saturday as the celebration of America's birthday moves into high gear this weekend.
Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
Hurricane warnings are already in effect in Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Tobago.
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Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
A 39-year-old man is accused of pulling up to a fight on a Kensington street, firing shots and later shooting a woman inside a home Friday afternoon, Philadelphia police said.
Investigators say two people were shot while trying to run from a party after they heard gunshots in North Philadelphia Saturday morning.
Villanova University officially took over Cabrini University's campus on Friday, planning renovations until Fall 2026.
Court documents say Ashley Stibbins-Parker, 30, opened a bank account funded with CARES Act money meant for the city of Weston, Florida.
Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
The community in Lumberton, New Jersey, is wrapping its arms around the family of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned at a Bordentown summer camp earlier this week.
Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening.
If you head into the ocean right now, Bruckner Chase said be aware because the cold water and rough surf could cause some swimmers to panic.
With a 15% fare hike for NJ Transit riders set to go into effect Monday, commuters protested Friday outside the agency's headquarters, saying they've been plagued with service delays and cancellations.
Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening.
It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
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Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
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Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
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"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Jen Dunlea, 22, is in a desperate fight for her life. She needs a lung transplant but has been rejected by most hospitals.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
Beating the heat with a South Philly staple: John's Water Ice has been serving a combination of fruit, sugar and frozen water in Italian ice since 1945 with a labor of flavor.
Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines.
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Cake Life Bake Shop shared its mission for Pride Month to continue creating a welcoming space for all on Frankford Avenue as a woman and trans-immigrant owned business.
Route 422 eastbound was blocked near the Trooper Road exit around Oaks and Audubon, Pennsylvania, after a fatal tractor-trailer crash Friday.
A section of I-95 southbound was closed for several hours in Philadelphia after a tractor-trailer jackknifed and caught fire.
Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
PennDOT was forced to apologize to Philadelphia after a sign from Cottman Avenue to southbound I-95 had an embarrassing typo: "Cenrtal."
SEPTA Transit Police will begin issuing court-backed tickets in July for low-level crimes like alcohol consumption, public urination, smoking, littering and other offenses, the transportation service announced on Thursday.
Gordon homered, Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and the Miami Marlins defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Saturday.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
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Sánchez pitched a shutout, Bryson Stott drove in both runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 in the first contest without Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber in the lineup.
The Philadelphia Flyers selected center Jett Luchanko with the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NHL draft Friday night. Luchanko played for the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League.
Families enjoyed holiday events across the region on Saturday as the celebration of America's birthday moves into high gear this weekend.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The zoo, which is typically open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, wrote on Facebook Friday morning that they would have to close down for water main maintenance.
It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
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A heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. for all areas adjacent to the I-95 corridor, including Philadelphia, Wilmington, Delaware and Trenton, New Jersey. Sunday afternoon and evening, scattered showers and strong to severe storms will once again develop across the Delaware Valley.
President Joe Biden attended a fundraiser in New Jersey over the weekend, Pennsylvania lawmakers are running out of time to pass a state budget before the start of the new fiscal year, and Sunday is declared a NEXT Weather Alert Day due to extreme heat and potentially severe storms.
Philadelphia International Airport and AAA are projecting the Fourth of July holiday week could see a record number of travelers. According to PHL, nearly 700,000 people pass through the airport between July 1-7, 26% more than 2023 and 8% more than the record-breaking holiday week in 2019. CBS News Philadelphia's Eva Anderson has more from the airport.
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Feels-like temps will climb to between 100-103 degrees Sunday, with a heat advisory in effect until 7 p.m. Potentially severe storms fire up in the afternoon, with the greatest risks being heavy rain, strong winds and hail. Though the risk is low, there's also potential for a tornado to develop. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has your forecast.