NJ Transit commuters face delays again Monday after Friday's fire in Hudson River Tunnel - CBS New York

Published
June 01, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Newark, New Jersey
Hudson River Tunnel
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Incident type
Transit, Fire

Summary

Bus Crash Newark New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey: On Friday, May 29, 2026, a train car fire broke out on an NJ Transit train at the Hudson River Tunnel, causing significant damage and injuring five people. The fire led to delays and service disruptions at New York City's Penn Station and other transit hubs.

Original reporting

NJ Transit commuters face delays again Monday after Friday's fire in Hudson River Tunnel - CBS New York

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