Amtrak fire suspends Penn Station service for NJ Transit commuters
Summary
A fire broke out on an Amtrak maintenance vehicle in the Hudson River tunnel between New York and New Jersey early on May 29, 2026. This caused a shutdown of train service at Penn Station, affecting NJ Transit and Amtrak commuters during the morning rush hour.Key Facts
- The fire started at about 1:25 a.m. inside the Hudson River tunnel near Penn Station.
- An Amtrak contractor's maintenance vehicle caught fire.
- Train service for NJ Transit and Amtrak was suspended after the fire.
- Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) service was also affected but has since resumed.
- NJ Transit delays are expected to continue through the morning rush hour.
- A passenger described a loud explosion that shook the train and caused a temporary blackout.
- Amtrak said trains south of Penn Station will not run until at least noon.
- The incident caused concern for commuters relying on NJ Transit for travel to work.
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