Amtrak rail service between New York and Boston was restored early Thursday, but three Acela trains have been canceled due to lack of equipment.
Amtrak suspended service around 7 p.m. Wednesday after losing overhead power, the railway said on social media.
Around 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Amtrak reported the power issue had been resolved and service was restored.
Service Resumption: Service between New York (NYP) and Boston (BOS) has been fully restored. Residual delays are anticipated as we return to regular operations. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) February 12, 2026
While announcing that news, Amtrak also reported that the shutdown impacted Acela, the high-speed train service. Acela trains 2109, 2159, and 2171 are canceled Thursday.
Travel Update: Due to equipment unavailability, Acela 2109, 2159, and 2171 are canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) February 12, 2026
Affected passengers “may rebook for another day using our Fare Protect feature, which allows customers to change their ticket at no additional charge or request a full refund,” an Amtrak spokesman said.
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