Amtrak, NJ Transit service back on track after Penn Station fire
A fire in the East River Tunnel brought train service into and out of Penn Station to a halt.
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A fire in the East River Tunnel brought train service into and out of Penn Station to a halt.
Many gathered outside Penn Station on Saturday morning as the railroad begins its first strike in 32 years. CBS News New York's John Dias leads team coverage.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
The MTA said very limited LIRR service is available between Penn Station and Jamaica, and most trains are being diverted to Grand Central.
There are major delays and cancellations for LIRR riders as crews work to repair tracks inside the East River Tunnel after a fire. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The fire suspended service between Penn Station and Jamaica, Queens, forcing riders to catch trains from Grand Central instead. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
LIRR riders should expect delays and cancellations after a fire erupted at New York City's Penn Station on Thursday afternoon.
Delays are still lingering after a Long Island Rail Road train hit debris Wednesday morning in one of the East River tunnels.
The morning commute into Penn Station was snarled for Long Island Rail Road passengers after two separate incidents. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A Long Island Rail Road train hit debris Wednesday morning in one of the East River tunnels.
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MetLife Stadium will host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the final in July, but soccer fans will have to rely on mass transit because there won't be any parking available.
MetLife Stadium will host eight matches, including the final in July, but soccer fans will have to rely on mass transit because there won't be any parking available. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of NJ Transit service in both directions between Newark Penn Station and New York's City's Penn Station Friday morning.
Three men are accused of setting a sleeping homeless man on fire at Penn Station on Monday night.
Riders on NJ Transit should still expect delays as rail services resume after two lines were suspended in and out of Penn Station Monday. An engineer was hurt after a piece of debris from overhead wire infrastructure hit a train.
Rail services resumed after wire issues caused lines in and out of Penn Station to be suspended. Officials said riders should still expect delays. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Riders on NJ Transit should expect delays as wire issues suspended services in and out of Penn Station on Monday morning.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand responded Thursday to reports from Punchbowl News that President Trump promised to restore Gateway Tunnel Project funding, but only if Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer agrees to rename Penn Station and Washington's Dulles Airport after Trump.
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Andy Byford, the former MTA chief, is back in New York with a new role and mission: to rebuild Penn Station, the busiest train hub in North America.
Andy Byford, the former MTA chief nicknamed "Train Daddy" by riders, is back in New York with a new role and mission: to rebuild Penn Station, the busiest train hub in North America. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
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LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
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LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
With the LIRR strike entering its third day, the MTA and union leaders will resume talks at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
A summertime weather pattern has moved into the New York Area, bringing potentially record-high temperatures.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
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While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
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