A signal malfunction at the historic Amtrak Portal Bridge resulted in delays of up to 30 minutes for NJ Transit trains at Penn Station New York. Initially, delays reached an hour after issues arose around 5 p.m. as Midtown Direct trains were diverted to Hoboken. The 114-year-old bridge has a history of operational problems that impact train services. A $2.3 billion replacement project is nearing completion, with plans to open one track in November 2026 and the entire bridge in 2027.
A signal issue at the Amtrak Portal Bridge has caused up to 30-minute delays for NJ Transit trains in and out of Penn Station New York on Monday night.
Trains were delayed as long as an hour when the issue first began around 5 p.m. Midtown Direct trains are being diverted to Hoboken.
The Amtrak Portal Bridge is a 114-year-old moveable bridge that swings open to allow marine traffic to pass and to be tested.
A $2.3 billion replacement bridge is under construction and is 90% complete, with plans for one track to open in November 2026.
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