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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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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