Amtrak signal glitches foul Boston's rail system

February 17, 2016 11:00 pm • Last Updated: February 18, 2016 9:34 pm

With many delays and cancelations posted, travelers watch the train departure board at South Station in Boston, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016. Amtrak warned travelers of delays due to a signal problems at South Station. Engineers are working to fix the malfunction, significantly limiting the number of trains entering and leaving Boston, according to Amtrak. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston — Massive delays continue for many rail passengers trying to get in and out of Boston.

A problem with a signal operated by Amtrak outside South Station, the city's busiest commuter hub, has prevented most commuter rail trains from entering the station on Thursday.

As a result, passengers heading into the city have been forced to get off trains before the station and transfer to other transit lines or, in some cases, walk the remaining distance. Amtrak has also warned travelers of potential 1-2 hour delays.

A frustrated Gov. Charlie Baker said during his monthly "Ask the Governor" segment on WGBH-FM that his administration has asked Amtrak if the signal would be fixed by the afternoon rush hour and Amtrak could not give a definitive answer.

Business travelers James Goldstein, right, and Dan Shoten, second from right, wait for their delayed train as other passengers, left, watch the train departure board, top, at South Station train and bus terminal, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, in Boston. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority reports severe delays blamed on a disabled train at South Station, the city's busiest commuter hub. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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