Commuters who rely on Amtrak during the morning commute were hit with delays and cancelations on Monday as, officials said, crews were stuck dealing with a downed wire. At about 8 a.m., on Monday, Amtrak posted on social media that a downed overhead wires were causing some delays and cancelations . Travel Advisory: All trains traveling between Philadelphia (PHL) and New York (NYP) may be delayed or temporarily stopped due to a downed overhead wire. We sincerely apologize for this delay and our crews are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. We thank you in…— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) February 9, 2026 As of about 8:15 a.m. Amtrak had canceled two trains along the Keystone Service line due to the issue. Itinerary Change: Due to a downed overhead wire ahead, Keystone Trains 609 and 645 are now canceled between New York (NYP) and Philadelphia (PHL). Customers are encouraged to rebook to the next available service. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) February 9, 2026 Amtrak did not immediately provide a timeline for when this issue may be resolved. But, NBC10 is working to learn more. This is a breaking news story. It will be updated as new information becomes available. ...read more read less