NJ Transit rail delays expected to continue Friday
Rail tickets and passes will be cross-honored by NJ Transit buses and PATH trains.
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Amtrak track issue causes major delays for Penn Station commuters
Riders spent the morning stalled in trains on tracks and on platforms, starting their work week with pain.
Riders face major delays for morning commute at Penn Station
Amtrak initially called it a "track condition," then said a "dip in the rail" was to blame. The only thing riders knew was they were stalled on tracks and on platforms, starting their work week with pain. CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
NJ TRANSIT service disrupted during Wednesday evening rush hour
Train service resumed around 6:30 p.m. but with delays of up to two hours.
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Amtrak resumes NYC to Montreal service
The first Adirondack train to Montreal since 2020 left Moynihan Train Hall on Monday morning.
Amtrak resumes Adirondack service between NYC and Montreal
The first Adirondack train headed to Montreal since the pandemic started in 2020 left Moynihan Train Hall on Monday.
Former NYC Transit president Andy Byford to join Amtrak
His first day will be April 10.
Former NYC Transit president Andy Byford to join Amtrak in April
Former New York City Transit president Andy Byford will join Amtrak in April.
Amtrak to resume NYC to Montreal service
Amtrak service connecting New York City and Montreal will resume next month, more than two years after the pandemic halted trains from crossing across the shared border between the U.S. and Canada.
Amtrak service between NYC and Montreal to resume in April
It will happen two years after the pandemic halted trains from crossing the shared border between the U.S. and Canada.
East River Tunnel repairs could impact LIRR service
Amtrak plans to close portions of the tunnel to make repairs needed after Superstorm Sandy. CBS2s Elijah Westbrook reports.
Metro-North's Penn Station access project hits snag
The MTA says the $2 billion project risks being delayed by six-to-nine months because of Amtrak.
Metro-North's Penn Station access hits snag
The more than $2 billion project could be delayed by as much as nine months. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook explains.
Penn Station clears out after hours of Amtrak delays
Amtrak customers were dealing with lengthy delays on Monday.
Amtrak says track work causing delays at Penn Station
Amtrak says unexpected track work could cause long delays.
Amtrak train breaks down in Hudson River tunnel
Both Amtrak and NJ Transit trains were delayed while crews towed the train back to the station.
Amtrak train breaks down in Hudson River Tunnel
Commuters dealt with some delays Wednesday after an Amtrak train broke down halfway into one of the Hudson River tunnels.
Tentative deal reached to avoid rail strike
Amtrak workers were threatening to strike, but the Biden administration just announced an agreement has been reached. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Amtrak cancels long-distance routes amid looming rail strike
Passenger rail service said it wants to ensure its trains can reach their destinations ahead of a possible strike on Friday.
Report: Gateway Tunnel pushed back again
The New York Times reports the new tunnel under the Hudson River won't be ready until 2035.
Chopper 2 update on Portal Bridge
NJ Transit service into and out of Penn Station is suspended.
NJ Transit suspended because Portal Bridge stuck open
NJ Transit service to and from New York Penn Station is suspended.
Conn., N.Y. receive funding for rail improvements
Tens of millions of dollars are heading to the Tri-State Area for rail improvements.
Federal Railroad Administration issues grants in Tri-State Area
Tens of millions of dollars is heading to the Tri-State Area for rail improvements.
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