Amtrak Train Evacuated After Power Loss in Baltimore Tunnel Amid Heat Wave

An Amtrak Northeast Regional train traveling to Boston lost power and was stranded in a tunnel near Baltimore Penn Station for over an hour amid a severe heat wave in Maryland. Passengers experienced no air conditioning and were left in sweltering, dark conditions, leading to discomfort as they fanned themselves to stay cool. The train suffered a locomotive malfunction, which had caused power issues even before departure, prompting Amtrak to evacuate passengers and transfer them to another train, Train 176. Officials confirmed the safe evacuation of passengers by 5:02 p.m., and Amtrak provided statements regarding the transfer following the incident. The event occurred during extreme heat conditions affecting the eastern United States, with heat indices reaching over 100 degrees. Video footage captured by passengers showed the challenging conditions inside the tunnel and the subsequent evacuation process.