Downed Wire Cancels Amtrak Trains Between Philly and New York

Amtrak says delays and cancelations are impacting travel between the two cities due to the wire issue.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A downed wire on Amtrak train tracks is causing delays and cancelations of trains traveling between Philadelphia and New York, according to officials. Amtrak said several trains have already been canceled and customers are encouraged to rebook on the next available service as crews work to resolve the issue.

Why it matters

This disruption to Amtrak service between two major Northeast corridor cities will impact many commuters, business travelers, and others who rely on the rail service for transportation between Philadelphia and New York.

The details

Amtrak reported the downed wire issue around 8 a.m. on Monday, leading to the cancelation of at least four train numbers - the 600, 644, 609, and 645. Amtrak is encouraging customers to rebook on the next available train as crews work to fix the problem, but there is no timeline yet on when normal service may resume.

  • The downed wire issue was reported by Amtrak around 8 a.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Amtrak

The national passenger railroad service of the United States, which operates intercity trains in the contiguous U.S. and to some extent in Canada.

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What’s next

Amtrak has not provided a timeline for when normal train service between Philadelphia and New York may resume.

The takeaway

This disruption to a key Northeast corridor rail route highlights the importance of reliable infrastructure for Amtrak and the impact that unexpected issues can have on thousands of passengers who rely on the service for transportation between major cities.