Power issue in Central Falls delays trains between Providence and Boston
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Police told ABC 6 News that an issue occurred on a train passing through Central Falls Friday night.
#Breaking: Police say there was a minor explosion on a train passing through Central Falls a little while ago.
Amtrak is coming to inspect the line, and a bridge on Cross Street spanning over the tracks has been closed down. @ABC6 pic.twitter.com/4u6nJi3uDi
— Ryan Medeiros (@RRyanmedeiros) February 15, 2025
Amtrak said in a social media post that travel between Providence and Boston may be delayed due to “overhead power issues.”
Travel Update: Trains may experience lengthy delays between Providence (PVD) and Boston (BOS) due to overhead power issues in the area. We will provide updates as information becomes available.
— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) February 15, 2025
A bridge on Cross Street spanning over the tracks was closed down as a precaution but has since reopened.
ABC 6 has reached out to Amtrak for more information and is waiting to hear back.
This is a developing story — ABC 6 will provide updates as details are released.
