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Train Service to, From New York City Affected by Bridge Malfunction

by Associated Press

   TRENTON, NEW JERSEY --

   Amtrak and New Jersey Transit service to and from New York's Penn
   Station is being affected because a 111-year-old bridge is stuck open
   and the tracks are not aligned.
   The Portal bridge became stuck early Friday, and authorities say it's
   not clear when the problem may be rectified.
   Amtrak says it has lengthy delays, with some trains canceled and others
   likely to be canceled.
   Delays are expected throughout the morning commute.
   The Amtrak-owned span carries about 450 trains each day to and from New
   York
   New Jersey Transit's Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, Raritan
   Valley, Morris & Essex and Montclair-Boonton lines are affected by the
   delays. Main-Bergen-Port Jervis and the Pascack Valley lines are
   unaffected.
   Midtown direct trains were being diverted to Hoboken.
   NJ Transit is cross-honoring rail tickets on its buses, private
   carriers and ferries.