A rail car fire near New York’s Penn Station early Friday morning resulted in injuries to five individuals and caused significant disruptions for commuters. The incident affected New Jersey Transit and Amtrak rail services, as well as briefly suspending Long Island Rail Road service, just over a week after a strike had previously shut down the system.

Impact on Commuters

The fire occurred in an Amtrak train car located in one of the Hudson River tunnels, leading to overhead wire damage. New Jersey Transit announced on social media that the impacts were expected to last through the morning rush hour. Amtrak also suspended its service until at least noon, citing maintenance needs following the now-extinguished fire. Lengthy delays were anticipated for trains traveling north of New York.

Emergency Response

Fire officials reported that approximately 100 firefighters responded to the scene. Among the five injured, two individuals were transported to a hospital, although their conditions remain unknown at this time. Penn Station, situated beneath Madison Square Garden, is a major transit hub capable of serving around 600,000 passengers daily through Amtrak, the New York subway system, New Jersey Transit, and the LIRR.

Original reporting: WTVQ (Lexington) — read the source article.