Amtrak Work Train Fire Disrupts Service at New York Penn Station
A fire on an Amtrak work train car inside a Hudson River Tunnel led to delays and cancellations for New Jersey Transit, Amtrak, and Long Island Rail Road passengers Friday morning. Service on several lines remained affected into the morning rush hour.
nypost.comAn Amtrak work train car caught fire inside one of the Hudson River Tunnels serving New York Penn Station early Friday, prompting widespread service disruptions for commuters traveling between New Jersey, Long Island, and New York City. m. Nearly 100 personnel were sent to the location. Five civilians were evaluated by EMS at the site.
Amtrak suspended service and stated it did not expect to lift the suspension until at least noon. New Jersey Transit and the Long Island Rail Road announced delays and cancellations. Cross-honoring and diversion programs were put in place while the situation developed.
, though equipment issues caused some cancellations. Hudson River trains operated at reduced capacity through the morning rush period. Amtrak said it is investigating the cause of the fire. The agency stated in its announcement that it sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience and will provide updates as new information becomes available.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- 1:30 a.m.
New York Fire Department responded to track fire at Penn Station.
1 source@NBCNews - Before 6 a.m.
Fire was extinguished inside Hudson River Tunnel.
1 source@NBCNews - Around 7 a.m.
Long Island Rail Road service at Penn Station resumed.
1 source@NBCNews
Potential Impact
- 01
Commuters on New Jersey Transit and Long Island Rail Road experienced delays and cancellations during morning rush.
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Amtrak will continue reduced capacity operations on Hudson River trains until at least noon.
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