Amtrak trains suspended between NYCs Penn Station, New Haven after brushfire knocks out power

A brushfire east of New York Penn Station has knocked out power for trains in the area, disrupting travel between Penn Station and New Haven, Connecticut — and suspending Amtrak service in both directions for the rest of the day.Limited service will still be available between Boston South Station and New Haven, according to an Amtrak alert.Trains approaching NY Penn Station are being moved out of the area at reduced speeds using diesel-powered engines.Amtrak is encouraging riders traveling from New York to New Haven to instead use Metro-North Railroad services, which will be honoring Amtrak tickets in light of the service disruption.

Customers with Amtrak tickets taking Metro-North trains will need to board at Grand Central Station.There is no estimate for when normal operations will resume, according to Amtrak.This is a developing story.Please check back for more updates....