Train service between Baltimore and Wilmington was delayed for part of Wednesday morning after a malfunction on the 119-year-old Susquehanna River Bridge, Amtrak officials said.
The issue, which occurred around 11 a.m., prevented the swing bridge from fully closing — a recurring problem tied to its age, officials said in an email to The Baltimore Sun. Amtrak engineers repaired the malfunction later in the morning, allowing trains to resume service with residual delays of up to 30 minutes.
The bridge, which carries Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor over the Susquehanna River between Havre de Grace and Perryville, is slated for replacement as part of a $2.7 billion modernization project. The new design calls for two fixed, parallel bridges with higher clearances for marine traffic and improved rail reliability.
Amtrak has begun preparatory work on the project, which aims to strengthen rail connectivity through the busy corridor. Construction began earlier this year and is expected to continue through 2036.
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