Amtrak Suspends Service Between New Haven and New York

Power issues force cancellation of Northeast Regional trains for the evening

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Amtrak has suspended Northeast Regional service between New Haven, Connecticut and New York City for the rest of the evening due to a loss of overhead power. Train 55 between Springfield, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C. has also been canceled because of the power issues.

Why it matters

The suspension of Amtrak service between major Northeast transportation hubs will disrupt travel plans for many commuters and travelers in the region, requiring them to seek alternative transportation options.

The details

Amtrak said the power issues have forced the cancellation of Northeast Regional trains for the remainder of the evening. Passengers with tickets for the New Haven to New York route will be able to use their tickets on Metro-North trains, while those traveling between New York City and Boston can rebook for another day.

  • As of 7 p.m., Amtrak did not have an estimated time for service to resume.

The players

Amtrak

The national passenger railroad service of the United States.

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What’s next

Amtrak has not provided an estimated time for when service will be restored between New Haven and New York City.

The takeaway

This disruption in Amtrak service highlights the importance of reliable power infrastructure for the Northeast's transportation network, and the need for contingency plans when unexpected outages occur.