NEW YORK, N.Y. – A disabled Amtrak train in one of the Hudson River tunnels caused significant rail delays for NJ Transit commuters Friday morning, with service into and out of Penn Station New York facing waits of up to 30 minutes.
NJ Transit announced the disruption on social media, advising riders to expect residual delays as crews worked to remove the disabled train and restore normal operations. The issue affected trains traveling between New Jersey and Manhattan, a key corridor for thousands of daily commuters.
Amtrak, which owns and operates the Hudson River tunnels, did not immediately provide details on what caused the train to become disabled or how long repairs would take. The incident added to an already congested rush hour, as passengers crowded platforms waiting for delayed departures.
The tunnels, which date back more than a century, remain a critical yet fragile link in the Northeast Corridor rail network. Any disruption in either tube can quickly ripple across both Amtrak and NJ Transit schedules, underscoring the ongoing need for infrastructure upgrades under the Gateway Program.
As of late evening, NJ Transit warned riders to continue monitoring service alerts for updated travel information.
Key points:
- A disabled Amtrak train in the Hudson River tunnel caused NJ Transit delays up to 30 minutes.
- Service in and out of Penn Station New York was affected during the Friday morning commute.
- Passengers were advised to expect residual delays as crews worked to clear the disabled train.