Gov. Phil Murphy meeting with Amtrak, NJ Transit after major disruptions for commuters [Video]

NEW JERSEY (WABC) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy met with leaders of Amtrak and New Jersey Transit on Thursday.

The meeting comes after a stretch of major disruptions along the Northeast Corridor.

Commuters last week endured delays and cancellations due to power problems and disabled trains.

Officials from both Amtrak and NJ Transit said they are working together to accelerate the investigation into disruptions and improve reliability between New York and New Jersey.

“We understand the impact the recent events had on both Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT customers and their families, and we share their frustration,” Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner. “It’s vital we work with NJ TRANSIT to identify the root cause of these disruptions and return to on-time service and the quality experience customers expect.”

NJ Transit President and CEO Kevin Corbett also acknowledged that his company recognizes how disruptive the incidents have been for customers.

“NJ TRANSIT will continue to work jointly with Amtrak to identify the root causes of …