Global Train Disruptions Highlight Infrastructure Challenges

Multiple train services experienced disruptions due to overhead wire issues across various regions. In New Jersey, NJ Transit's Gladstone Branch faced power issues, leading to the suspension of services between Bernardsville and Summit, with substitute buses provided. Amtrak and NJ Transit services between New York and Philadelphia were temporarily suspended due to overhead wire damage near Newark, affecting the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines. In Pittsburgh, a rail car damaged an overhead power line at Allegheny Station, causing service adjustments with shuttle buses provided. In Shegaon, India, a snapped overhead wire caused by a kite string resulted in a 70-minute train delay. These incidents underscore the challenges posed by aging infrastructure and highlight the need for ongoing maintenance and improvements.