(The following report appeared on the Philadelphia Inquirer website on August 30.)
NEWARK, N.J. — Normal train service from Newark to New York’s Penn Station resumed at 6 a.m. yesterday after a damaged overhead power wire was repaired, NJ Transit spokesman Dan Stessel said.
The damage was discovered around 1 p.m. Saturday, and the resulting power problems caused numerous delays on NJ Transit and Amtrak lines.
NJ Transit tickets were accepted by PATH, allowing travelers to switch at Newark Penn Station and take PATH trains into the city. Amtrak trains forced to detour around the damaged section were mostly back on schedule by Saturday night.