Amtrak Fire Disrupts NYC Rail

A fiery train derailment near Penn Station sent shockwaves through New York’s transit system, injuring five and triggering massive delays for Amtrak, NJ Transit, and even the LIRR—just weeks after their strike. The blaze erupted in an Amtrak car deep under the Hudson River tunnel, forcing emergency crews to scramble and shutting down overhead lines until noon. With Penn Station swarming with 600,000 daily commuters, the chaos rippled across the city, turning a routine Friday into a nightmare for travelers. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3186553f16b51d1d