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Looks like there was a low speed side swipe collision between an NJT train and an Acela and derailment of the Acela in NY Penn Station on the U Ladder. Whether the derailment led to the side swipe or the other way round is not known to me at this time.
http://pix11.com/2017/03/24/amtrak-train-derails-at-ny-penn-station-nj-transit/
it happened within the last 10 mins or so.
Amtrak train involved is Acela 2151. It was departing from track 6.
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/amtrak-train-derails-penn-station-shutting-nj-transit-se-article-1.3007835
2154 is terminating in Newark and being turned into 2151
No reported injuries
NJT service to NYP is suspended, All trains terminating at Newark Penn and turning. Midtown Directs to Hoboken.
http://pix11.com/2017/03/24/amtrak-train-derails-at-ny-penn-station-nj-transit/
it happened within the last 10 mins or so.
Amtrak train involved is Acela 2151. It was departing from track 6.
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/amtrak-train-derails-penn-station-shutting-nj-transit-se-article-1.3007835
2154 is terminating in Newark and being turned into 2151
No reported injuries
NJT service to NYP is suspended, All trains terminating at Newark Penn and turning. Midtown Directs to Hoboken.
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