Amtrak fire suspends Penn Station service for NJ Transit commuters
An Amtrak maintenance vehicle caught fire in a Hudson River tunnel, disrupting service at Penn Station for NJ Transit and Long Island Rail Road commuters. The fire occurred early Friday morning, causing a loud explosion that alarmed passengers. While LIRR service has resumed, NJ Transit expects delays to continue through the morning rush hour.
- ▪The fire erupted at approximately 1:25 a.m. in the Hudson River tunnel.
- ▪NJ Transit service is significantly impacted, with delays expected to last through the morning rush hour.
- ▪A passenger described the incident as frightening, noting a loud explosion that caused the train's lights to go out.
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- ▪ Fire in train car near New York’s Penn Station injures five and disrupts service — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Amtrak fire near Penn Station triggers major NYC commuter disruptions, NJ Transit and LIRR cancellations — Fox News — Latest
- ▪ Rail car fire near New York's Penn Station injures 5, snarls morning commute — ABC News — US
- ▪ Fire at Penn Station injures five and disrupts Amtrak and LIRR service — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Train Fire at Penn Station Injures 5 and Disrupts Rail Service — NYT — Home
- ▪ Amtrak train catches fire, 2 seriously injured as Penn Station service is disrupted — New York Post
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onAmtrak fire suspends Penn Station service for NJ Transit commuters"There was a very loud explosion that shook the train," a commuter said.ByEmily ShapiroMay 29, 2026, 8:44 AM0:54A passenger on a train photographs a fire on a maintenance vehicle in a tunnel under Penn Station in New York City, May 29, 2026.@grep_now/XAn Amtrak maintenance vehicle caught fire in a Hudson River tunnel between New York and New Jersey early Friday, suspending Penn Station service for NJ Transit and Long Island Rail Road commuters.LIRR service has since resumed, but NJ Transit said its "impacts are expected to last…
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