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Rail service in and out New York was at a standstill Wednesday evening due to overheard wires blocking the tracks, officials said. Amtrak and NJ Transit trains were being delayed as a result of the issue as crews were working to clear the tracks, according to a statement from Amtrak. “We do not have an estimation of when services in the area will resume,” Amtrak said around 6 p.m. “We will provide more updates as we receive them from personnel on the scene.” “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience as we work through this unexpected situation…

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