Travelers forced to evacuate Amtrak train in Baltimore tunnel due to power outage, causing loss of electricity and air conditioning.
On a scorching hot Monday, June 23, 2025, Amtrak's Northeast Regional Train 94 facing trouble just north of Baltimore's Penn Station. In the midst of an intense heatwave, this malfunction left the train stalled in a dark, stuffy tunnel for over an hour without power or air conditioning[1][2][4].
Trouble began even before the train set off, with some cars lacking air conditioning. As the heat soared, passengers found themselves in uncomfortable, stifling conditions. Video footage from inside the train showed people desperately fanning themselves, trying to cope with the suffocating heat[1][2][3].
At long last, after roughly 90 minutes, the train inched its way out of the tunnel and back to Baltimore Penn Station. With relieved sighs, passengers disembarked and were then escorted onto the station platform by 5:02 p.m. ET. Amtrak quickly arranged for an alternative ride, transferring the stranded passengers onto Amtrak Train 176 to continue their journey northward toward Boston[1][2][4].
Amtrak apologized for the inconvenience and reassured their customers that they should rebook their tickets if they were traveling on Train 94 between Wilmington and Boston[1][4]. To ease the discomfort during the incident, bottled water and snacks were passes around[1][4].
Extreme heat warnings were in effect across the eastern United States during this time, as heat indices soared above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the region[1]. These sweltering conditions made Train 94's predicament even more alarming, considering that extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in the United States[1]. All in all, Train 94's power outage in the Baltimore tunnel resulted in an evacuation as passengers were transferred to another train to continue their journey[1][2][4].
The excessive heat on Monday, June 23, 2025, exacerbated the issues faced by Amtrak's Northeast Regional Train 94 when the weather caused a power outage in the Baltimore tunnel, turning the train into a sweltering box for its passengers. Fortunately, bottled water and snacks were provided to help ease the discomfort during the incident. The finance industry took a hit as well, with many passengers forced to rebook their tickets due to the malfunction of Train 94. The impacts of the heatwave converged in this situation, raising concerns about the potential effects of such weather on transportation in the future.
