Rail car fire near New York's Penn Station injures 5, snarls morning commute
A fire in a rail yard train car near New York's Penn Station injured five people and caused significant disruptions to commuter services. The incident led to delays for New Jersey Transit and Amtrak, with Long Island Rail Road service briefly suspended. Authorities reported that 100 firefighters responded to the scene, and two of the injured were hospitalized.
- ▪Five people were injured in a fire near New York's Penn Station.
- ▪The fire caused delays for New Jersey Transit and Amtrak services.
- ▪Long Island Rail Road service was briefly suspended due to the incident.
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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 onRail car fire near New York's Penn Station injures 5, snarls morning commuteAuthorities say a fire in a rail yard train car near New York's Penn Station has injured five people and disrupted service for many commutersByThe Associated PressMay 29, 2026, 8:26 AM1:26NEW YORK -- A 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.
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