Amtrak trains are back to operating at normal speeds after an earthquake in New Jersey on Friday, the company announced. Following the earthquake, Amtrak promptly began inspecting its tracks shortly after 11 a.m. ET and implemented speed restrictions in the affected region as a precautionary measure.
After completing the necessary inspections, Amtrak confirmed that all tracks have been cleared for normal operations. In an update posted at 3:30 PM ET, Amtrak stated, 'All inspections have been completed and service has been restored to normal speed. Residual delays should be expected.'
