Amtrak fire near Penn Station triggers major NYC commuter disruptions, NJ Transit and LIRR cancellations
An Amtrak work train fire near Penn Station in New York caused significant disruptions to commuter services on Friday morning. The fire injured five individuals, two of whom were seriously hurt and taken to Bellevue Hospital. NJ Transit and the Long Island Railroad suspended services due to damage to overhead wiring and track infrastructure.
- ▪The fire was reported at approximately 1:32 a.m. and reached a second alarm by 2:43 a.m.
- ▪A total of 46 fire units and 141 personnel responded to the incident.
- ▪Service was suspended between Newark Penn Station and Penn Station New York as a result of the fire.
- ▪Cross-honoring was implemented with PATH and other transit services due to the disruptions.
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US Fires Amtrak fire near Penn Station triggers major NYC commuter disruptions, NJ Transit and LIRR cancellations NJ Transit says service suspended between Newark Penn Station and Penn Station New York during morning rush By Alex Nitzberg Fox News Published May 29, 2026 8:50am EDT | Updated May 29, 2026 8:55am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 28 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An Amtrak work train fire erupted near New York's Penn Station Friday morning, reportedly injuring five individuals.
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