NJ Governor Slams Amtrak Over Rush Hour Power Outage 'Disaster'
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A power outage caused by fallen overhead wires in Kearny led to a complete halt of Amtrak and NJ Transit services between New York City and Philadelphia, stranding thousands of commuters for hours. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy criticized Amtrak's infrastructure failures and called for immediate investments and updated emergency plans. Residual delays continued the following day, and a proposed bill aims to create an independent advocate for NJ Transit riders.
- Amtrak power outage "an unmitigated disaster," New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says. Here's what started it. CBS New York
- Gov. Murphy calls Amtrak, NJ Transit suspensions 'an unmitigated disaster' in blistering letter WABC-TV
- NJ Governor Blasts Amtrak Over 'Unmitigated Disaster' in Rush Hour Commute Yahoo Finance
- Northeast Corridor Train Service Resumes Following Overnight Meltdown The New York Times
- NJT, Amtrak work to restore NYC service after wire woes; PATH resumes after partial suspension NBC New York
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