Bronx Fire Disrupts Amtrak, Service Resumes Wednesday

Amtrak service between New York and New Haven was suspended after a fire in the Bronx caused power outages, affecting operations on Tuesday and early Wednesday. The disruption was due to a transformer explosion near a high-voltage feeder cable at an Amtrak substation, which led to a brush fire and damaged nearby infrastructure. Amtrak anticipated resuming normal operations by 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, with some residual delays expected. Passengers were advised to use Metro-North services from Grand Central Terminal, where Amtrak tickets were honored. The incident reflects the broader issue of dry conditions in the Northeast, contributing to increased fire incidents. No injuries were reported, and investigations into the cause of the fires are ongoing.