Amtrak Restores NE Corridor Into Washington

Amtrak has restored Northeast Corridor and Acela Express service between Baltimore and Washington D.C.

Workers along the Amtrak tracks in Bowie, Maryland

Downed overhead wires in Bowie, Maryland have been repaired according to a  press release but delays are expected.

WJLA TV reports that a train this morning accidently tore down the catenary lines near the Bowie station around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday morning.

The repairs also affected service on the MARC regional rail system in Baltimore.

MORE COVERAGE:

• Amtrak train pulls down power lines, halts traffic in both directions / WJLA TV
• Amtrak service suspended between D.C. and Baltimore / WTOP

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