Set a new record! Northeast Regional 147 NYC - RNK
They said it couldn't be done! Over 2 hours and 20 minutes longer than the previous record delay, a full 8 hours and 3 minutes later than the original arrival time. I know that can't compare with the trains out west, and I've been on some of them, but I was at least amused to see that we set a new record. Major props to the crew for the water and snack packs and for keeping us updated. A combo of the heat, the wind, and signalling delays kept our speed low then a stalled train on the single track before Roanoke kept us waiting just 25 miles from our destination from about 3am onwards.
And this wasn't even the end of our trip... was relieved to see a supervisor from our thruway connecting service waiting for us near the platform to see if anyone needed the bus! Posting from that right now.
Not sure why it lists the train as having left NYC 7 hours late though, that is a bug. Left close to on time.