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Amtrak7 wrote:This is a major incident, not just something that throws one rush hour down the toilet. At the bottom of the latest update:Uh-oh!
At this time, a train/bus shuttle service is being developed that would begin for the AM Peak on Thursday, September 26, 2013.
Ridgefielder wrote:ConEd's press release references the failure of a 138kV feeder cable in Mt. Vernon as cause for this. Does that mean the only de-energized stretch right now is the 2-ish miles between the 3rd rail changeover at the Hutchinson River Parkway overpass in Pelham and the junction with the Hell Gate line at New Rochelle? If so, could they set up a diesel shuttle between New Rochelle and Mt. Vernon East?I think the diesel shuttle would have to go further than New Rochelle, but I hope that's not all the way to Stamford. (Harrison? Greenwich?)
@AmtrakNEC wrote:Due to power system problems, ACELA Service disrupted between New York Penn, NY & New Haven, CT - Regional Service operating with delays
lirr42 wrote:Northeast Regionals are getting fitted out with dual modes at NHV for the trip to Penn, so that service is operating with delays. Acela Express service remains suspended NHV-NYP.On a somewhat lighter note, get your cameras out now, folks!
lirr42 wrote: Maybe they can spin the shuttles at Woodlawn to save equipment?They wouldn't be able to do anything at Woodlawn because it's in the middle of interlocking CP112. They would have to clear south of CP112 and change ends to go back north/east. This isn't a feasible option as it will create chaos on the Harlem Main Line.
Amtrak7 wrote:The cable failure was at the Mount Vernon substation. Exactly what section of track is powerless? One substation can't possibly de-energize Pelham through Stamford.I believe the next substation east from New Rochelle is at CP 223? So that might limit the ability to turn trains at Pike. Secondly everything between CP 112 to Stamford on the NHL is side platforms(besides 2&4 at New Rochelle) so that limits the ability to move trains and people timely. The best bet would be to have all of the trains turning and coordinated from Stamford it's just easier.
Andrew Siff @andrewsiff4NY 2:56 PM - 25 Sep 13 wrote:BREAKING: @ConEd says restoring full power to #mta @metronorth could take WEEKS. They are working on alternatives. #nbc4nyThat could very well be an exaggeration, I don't think we're looking at a month long outage (or I sure as hell hope not!), but the MTA better get something together quick!
ConEdison News Release wrote:Con Edison Metro-North Update 3 P.M.
Con Edison Media Relations
For Immediate Release: September 25, 2013 3 p.m
Con Edison is working with Metro-North to try to establish alternative power sources to serve the New Haven line. Company crews are working around the clock to make repairs to a feeder cable that failed earlier today, but repairs of this nature typically take 2-3 weeks. Another feeder normally providing service to the New Haven line was out on scheduled repairs to accommodate Metro-North upgrades on their equipment.
We apologize for the disruption, and we are working with Metro-North to help resolve the problem.
Con Edison advises commuters to check back with Metro-North at http://www.mta.info" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for service updates.
