November 23, 2016
Amtrak trains traveling through Delaware are operating on delays due to a person being struck and killed on Wednesday afternoon.
Amtrak temporarily halted service between Wilmington and Newark shortly after 4 p.m. after Amtrak Train 1194 struck a trespasser on the tracks south of Wilmington in New Castle County, according to multiple media reports.
It restored service shortly before 5 p.m. But trains are operating at a reduced speed, as only one of three tracks in that area is open. Amtrak advised riders that they may experience congestion-related delays in both directions.
Customers may experience congestion-related delays in both directions. We regret the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNEC) November 23, 2016
SEPTA has suspended all Regional Rail service running south of Wilmington but is shuttling passengers via bus between Wilmington and Newark.
Krapfs buses will shuttle passengers between Wilmington and Newark until @SEPTA_WIL train service is fully restored. #ISEPTAPHILLY pic.twitter.com/S3gfkdKoHa
— ISEPTAPHILLY (@SEPTAPHILLY) November 23, 2016
