Originally Posted by
radiowell
Glad it worked out! Although Amtrak owns most of the NE Corridor rail line and Acela has the highest priority on the line, there is a gap in the line at NY/CT (Metro North). There, Amtrak trains may not have the priority over commuter trains.
https://www.amtrak.com/acela-express...lRouteOverview
Between NYP and NHV, Metro North trains have a much better on-time performance than Amtrak.