Downed power line disrupts Amtrak, Metro-North train service in Fairfield

Fairfield fire officials reported receiving a call just before 5 p.m. Thursday for downed wires near Post Road in Southport.

Emily Knapton, Justin DeVellis and Nicole Alarcon

Jun 5, 2025, 11:33 PM

Updated 41 min ago

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Train delays continue on the Metro-North New Haven line and Amtrak Northeast Friday.
Metro-North says New Haven line customers are now experiencing 10- to 15-minute delays.
They are advising customers to check their website for delays and cancellations.
Amtrak Northeast is also facing similar delays.
This morning several Metro-North New Haven line trains were cancelled.
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This is after a downed power line disrupted Metro-North New Haven Line service Thursday evening, halting multiple trains between Southport and Fairfield, according to the MTA.
At one point Thursday, train service between New Haven and New York was suspended.
Fairfield fire officials reported receiving a call just before 5 p.m. for downed wires near Post Road in Southport.
Officials say two trains carrying approximately 1,100 passengers stranded on the tracks were safely evacuated, with passengers transported to Green's Farms Station.
Officials also said power was restored to an Amtrak train on the route to New York City.