Amtrak signal issue causes service delays on New Year's Eve

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Amtrak signal issue causes service delays on New Year's Eve

Here's what to know about train service cancellations and delays

By Allison Hageman • Published 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago

A server issue delayed Amtrak trains up and down the Northeast Corridor on Sunday as people headed out of town to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Amtrak first reported the issues at 5:40 a.m., saying to anticipate up to two-hour delays and impacted departures. Several trains were canceled early in the morning.

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In Maryland, Amtrak and MARC Commuter Train service was suspended at about 7:15 a.m. and reinstated several hours later. Go here for all service alerts.

Amtrak resolved the issue at 11 a.m. but said to expect residual delays. Service resumed between New York and Boston at about 10 a.m. … Information on what caused the server issue was not immediately available.

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[AllaN01Bear]

1. this is why i feel that train signals shouldnt be connected to the internet.,

one time mom and i were on a amtrak train back east and a bolt of lightning took out the main signal control center for that region.all trains had to travel @ 25 mph and stop short of train when necessary.