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A major derailment incident involvoing two Metro North trains occurred about 530P ET East of Bridgeport CT. There are serious injuries, but thus far, no fatalities.
At this time, there is no through Amtrak service NY-Boston.
Owing to FRA regulations, no equipment may be moved until it is released by the NTSB investigators. Reportedly, the Bridgeport Police are treating the area as a "crime scene". As a result, there may be considerable delays to restoration of both Amtrak and MNR service.
Ar present, the website does not show any trains operating NYP-BOS until Tu8esday May 21.
DeeCT Member # 3241
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Gil, According to newscast this evening here in CT, may be several days before train service will be restored. Lot of people going to have to scramble for a way into the city. Suspect Amtrak to and from Boston will be "bustitution" from Bridgeport to New Haven.
Dee
Gilbert B Norman Member # 1541
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According to CBS Evening News aired an hour ago, the area is no longer considered a crime scene by the FBI; presumably local LEA's have also chosen to stand down.
It will be interesting to learn if there is a design flaw in the new M-8 cars which MNR is now phasing into their fleet.
George Harris Member # 2077
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Seen elsewhere: There is a broken rail, but uncertain whether it is cause or effect.
4PM Acela will depart NYP for BOS Tuesday, i.e. today.
DeeCT Member # 3241
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First Metro North commuter train just rolled through Bridgeport. Limited commuter and Amtrak for today and hoping for full restoration beginning tomorrow morning.
Ocala Mike Member # 4657
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Kudos to MNRR.
Gilbert B Norman Member # 1541
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Predictably, the "first one Westward" Acela 2171(21) arrivef NYP 80 ML. It was reported to have left NHV OT. No report was available for STM.
However 2166(21), or "first one Eastward", arrived BOS 15ML.
DeeCT Member # 3241
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Gil, One of tv broadcast today said there would be a 35 mph speed limit for first day through area of accident. That may account for part of the delays. But amazing what can be done quickly when you bring in full crews + and work non-stop around the clock to get the trains up and running again. (Not sure who is being billed for the costs.) Dee
Tanner929 Member # 3720
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Like the 2004 I-95 Bridgeport bridge collapse, which early headlines and news reports feared that New England would be cut off from the rest of the Atlantic seaboard, repairs and service where restored rather quickly. In '04 a bridge was installed ready over a weekend. Why does it take decades to do non emergency road and bridge work?
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