A fire occurred at Penn Station in New York City early on Friday morning, resulting in service disruptions and injuries. Firefighters responded to a blaze on an Amtrak work train in one of the Hudson River Tunnels at approximately 1:30 a.m., deploying 46 units and 141 personnel. The fire was controlled shortly after 4 a.m., and the cause is currently under investigation. The incident injured five railroad workers, two of whom were hospitalized. New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad (LIRR), and Amtrak suspended service into the Manhattan station for several hours. LIRR service resumed around 5:45 a.m., while Amtrak anticipates service to remain suspended until noon, according to WABC. This incident coincides with ongoing discussions regarding the modernization of Penn Station, with the Department of Transportation taking over a renovation project planned to begin in 2027, aimed at addressing infrastructure issues.
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Fire at Penn Station injures five and disrupts Amtrak and LIRR service
A fire at Penn Station in New York City early Friday morning injured five railroad workers and disrupted services for New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, and Amtrak. Firefighters managed to control the blaze by 4 a.m., and investigations into the cause are ongoing. Service disruptions are expected to continue, particularly for Amtrak.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'debacle'
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- ✕ vague attribution: officials said