Amtrak Service Between NYC and New Haven Halted Due to Bronx Fires, Restoration Expected by Afternoon

Travelers between New York City and New Haven are facing disruptions today following a fire near Bronx train tracks. According to

NBC New York

, Amtrak service has been suspended since yesterday when a fire involving a transformer erupted in Parkchester, spewing black smoke and halting trains.

The incident was compounded by a brush fire detected in the vicinity, causing further complications for the repair crews who, visible from a distance in protective gear, are working to restore normalcy to the line. Amtrak anticipates resuming operations by 2 p.m. today. In the interim, passengers left stranded have started looking for alternate routes, with some directed towards the Metro-North Railroad which is accepting Amtrak tickets,

News 12 Hudson Valley

reports.

The brush fire’s origins remain under investigation, but its impact is already being felt across the region’s transit system. Fires that began on a facility housing auto parts on Bronxdale Avenue around 2:15 p.m. led fire officials to a second blaze at an Amtrak transformer a quarter mile away, according to

News 12 Hudson Valley

. The response to the incident required a strong presence from multiple fire crews, attacking the fires and containing the damage.

Inconvenienced by the active closures, travelers found themselves adrift at stations like New Rochelle, scattering to put together last-minute travel plans. A statement from Amtrak reported by

NBC New York

offers a slice of hope with their projected 2 p.m. service restoration, banking on the continued efforts of crews at the scene of the fires. As the clock ticks toward the deadline, many hold their breath for the promised restoration of the vital rail link.

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