Transformer fire in the Bronx impacts Amtrak commuters
A transformer fire in the Bronx impacted Amtrak commuters Tuesday night. CBS News New York's Derick Waller and Dave Carlin report.
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A transformer fire in the Bronx impacted Amtrak commuters Tuesday night. CBS News New York's Derick Waller and Dave Carlin report.
A transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions in the region Tuesday. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The CEOs of both Amtrak and NJ Transit were joined by several New Jersey members of Congress for a private tour of the system's northeast corridor Wednesday.
Three major transit agencies say Penn Station needs to be expanded if they want to increase train capacity. That's according to a new study conducted by the MTA, Amtrak and NJ Transit.
An Amtrak train partially derailed at New York City's Penn Station Thursday afternoon.
CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has more on how long it will take some to get home.
Traffic from a crash in the Lincoln Tunnel, followed by NJ Transit delays, made for a nightmare Tuesday morning commute into New York City. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
A movement is underway to create a passenger bill of rights for NJ Transit riders stuck on trains.
New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer wants Amtrak to foot the bill when its system is to blame for NJ Transit delays and cancellations for at least three hours. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Congressman Josh Gottheimer's "All Aboard Act" would reimburse riders who get stuck on trains for hours. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin has the details.
The lawmakers sent a letter requesting money to improve Amtrak's wiring, signals and tracks along the Northeast Corridor to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Transit agency officials have asked the Presidential Emergency Board to assist in the talks, which is protocol under the Labor Act. CBS New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
The latest problems came about Sunday because of downed wires at the station in Rahway. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story from Penn Station.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
Riders voiced their frustrations on Thursday as they waited at the Secaucus Junction train station. CBS New York's Christine Fan reports.
CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the situation from Newark-Penn Station.
Amtrak service has been restored between New York and Boston after it was suspended for much of Saturday due to a power outage, the rail service announced.
With NJ Transit's fare hike kicking in on Monday, some riders are considering alternate ways of getting around.
Many riders continue to be upset that they have to pay more, especially considering all the problems NJ Transit has had of late. Some people say they are exploring alternative ways of getting around. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a plan to fix the agencies' problems after delays and service suspensions plagued riders in June. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
After several days of problems on NJ Transit, riders and local leaders are demanding action. Members of Congress want Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to launch an investigation into Amtrak.
NJ Transit appeared to be running on schedule before the commuter rail suspended service again into and out of New York Penn Station.
Crowds of commuters at Penn Station faced yet another day of headaches Friday. The suspensions and delays started early, and delays lingered into the evening commute. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Friday was deja vu for NJ Transit and Amtrak commuters as they face another day of delays. Service suspensions started during the morning commute, and by the evening commute, trains were about 30 minutes behind schedule. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
