Fire in train car near New York’s Penn Station injures five and disrupts service
A fire in a train car near New York City's Penn Station injured five people and caused significant service disruptions. The incident, attributed to overhead wire damage in the Hudson River tunnel, affected Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services, leading to delays and a temporary suspension of Long Island Rail Road service. Emergency responders dispatched 100 firefighters to the scene, with two of the injured individuals requiring hospitalization.
- ▪The fire occurred in an Amtrak train car in the Hudson River tunnel.
- ▪Five people were injured, with two taken to the hospital.
- ▪Service disruptions affected New Jersey Transit and Amtrak, with delays expected to last through the morning rush hour.
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Penn Station in New York City on 19 May 2026. Photograph: Jimin Kim/SOPA Images/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenPenn Station in New York City on 19 May 2026. Photograph: Jimin Kim/SOPA Images/ShutterstockNew YorkFire in train car near New York City’s Penn Station injures five and disrupts serviceAmtrak car caught fire in Hudson River tunnel due to overhead wire damage, according to New Jersey transitAssociated PressFri 29 May 2026 09.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA fire in a rail yard train car near New York’s Penn Station injured five people and disrupted service for many commuters early Friday, authorities said.The fire resulted in train delays on the New Jersey Transit and Amtrak rail services into New York and briefly suspended Long Island Rail Road service, more than a…
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