LIRR Service Disrupted Due to Electrical Fire Inside Penn Station on Thursday
Penn Station, Garment District, Manhattan
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Summary
- A track fire in the East River Tunnel at Penn Station prompted an FDNY response on Thursday, causing major transit disruptions. Amtrak crews are continuing repair work into the night.
- The MTA confirmed Friday morning there is extremely limited LIRR service to Penn Station and no eastbound train traffic leaving Penn Station. Customers are urged to use Grand Central or Atlantic Terminal if they are traveling east.
- The MTA is cross-honoring LIRR tickets at certain stations. Visit the MTA website for the latest information.
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Visit the [MTA website](https://mta.info) for the latest information.
According to a new update from the MTA, there is extremely limited LIRR service to Penn Station on Friday morning, and no eastbound service from Penn Station. Use Grand Central or Atlantic Terminal if you are heading east. Check your train's status before traveling.
The MTA warned there may be morning rush hour delays, reroutes, and cancellations on Friday, and requested for riders to check their train's status.
Penn Station LIRR service remains suspended due to the earlier track fire near the terminal, the MTA said on Thursday night. Amtrak crews are continuing their repair work. Most trains tonight are diverted to and from Grand Central.
Additionally, all westbound trains to Penn Station will terminate at Jamaica. LIRR service to and from Grand Central Station is not affected.
The MTA confirms there are multiple LIRR service changes, cancellations and disruptions due to the electrical fire inside Penn Station. The subway is cross-honoring LIRR tickets at the following locations: - 34 St-Penn Station, Forest Hills-71 Av, Kew Gardens-Union Tpke, Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer on the E line - Grand Central-42 St on the 4/5/6/7 lines - Woodside-61 St on the 7 line.
Firefighters have completed searches and did not find any injured persons.
The fire crew reports that all visible flames have been extinguished, and the situation is likely under control.
Firefighters are addressing the smoke condition in the east tunnel.
Power has been cut to the train, and firefighters are now applying water to the fire.
An additional medical team is being coordinated to assist upon arrival at the scene.
Train operations into and out of Penn Station are halted. Rescue efforts continue on track 19.
Fire personnel are managing a small track fire on tracks 15 and 16.
Fire engines are delayed due to heavy traffic while responding to the incident.
Firefighters are coordinating with HazTac units to manage the smoke condition at Penn Station.
The fire has been upgraded to a commercial high-rise fire, affecting tracks 15 and 16 with heavy smoke.
Medical teams are now staged at a new location for better access. A moderate smoke condition still exists inside Penn Station.
Additional firefighting units have been dispatched to the scene.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Penn Station.
No injuries have been reported, per EMS. Ambulances continue to stage nearby.
One hose line has been stretched and is prepared to extinguish the flames once power is turned off.
Firefighters report there is an electrical fire at the west portal of line 3. Units are awaiting power shutoff to the track area to be able to operate safely.
Additional units are heading down to the tracks to assess the situation further.
Firefighters are using all available units and equipment on scene to battle the flames.
Fire personnel continue to address the track fire at Penn Station.
Firefighters report the fire has extended to the walls, and all available units are being utilized.
Firefighters report a feeder fire on line 4 and are working to cut power.
Smoke is now reported from tracks 18 through 21 at the station.
Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a smoke condition at train tracks 20 and 21 at Penn Station.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W 31st St & 7th Ave.
Visit the [MTA website](https://mta.info) for the latest information.
According to a new update from the MTA, there is extremely limited LIRR service to Penn Station on Friday morning, and no eastbound service from Penn Station. Use Grand Central or Atlantic Terminal if you are heading east. Check your train's status before traveling.
The MTA warned there may be morning rush hour delays, reroutes, and cancellations on Friday, and requested for riders to check their train's status.
Penn Station LIRR service remains suspended due to the earlier track fire near the terminal, the MTA said on Thursday night. Amtrak crews are continuing their repair work. Most trains tonight are diverted to and from Grand Central.
Additionally, all westbound trains to Penn Station will terminate at Jamaica. LIRR service to and from Grand Central Station is not affected.
The MTA confirms there are multiple LIRR service changes, cancellations and disruptions due to the electrical fire inside Penn Station. The subway is cross-honoring LIRR tickets at the following locations: - 34 St-Penn Station, Forest Hills-71 Av, Kew Gardens-Union Tpke, Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer on the E line - Grand Central-42 St on the 4/5/6/7 lines - Woodside-61 St on the 7 line.
Firefighters have completed searches and did not find any injured persons.
The fire crew reports that all visible flames have been extinguished, and the situation is likely under control.
Firefighters are addressing the smoke condition in the east tunnel.
Power has been cut to the train, and firefighters are now applying water to the fire.
An additional medical team is being coordinated to assist upon arrival at the scene.
Train operations into and out of Penn Station are halted. Rescue efforts continue on track 19.
Fire personnel are managing a small track fire on tracks 15 and 16.
Fire engines are delayed due to heavy traffic while responding to the incident.
Firefighters are coordinating with HazTac units to manage the smoke condition at Penn Station.
The fire has been upgraded to a commercial high-rise fire, affecting tracks 15 and 16 with heavy smoke.
Medical teams are now staged at a new location for better access. A moderate smoke condition still exists inside Penn Station.
Additional firefighting units have been dispatched to the scene.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Penn Station.
No injuries have been reported, per EMS. Ambulances continue to stage nearby.
One hose line has been stretched and is prepared to extinguish the flames once power is turned off.
Firefighters report there is an electrical fire at the west portal of line 3. Units are awaiting power shutoff to the track area to be able to operate safely.
Additional units are heading down to the tracks to assess the situation further.
Firefighters are using all available units and equipment on scene to battle the flames.
Fire personnel continue to address the track fire at Penn Station.
Firefighters report the fire has extended to the walls, and all available units are being utilized.
Firefighters report a feeder fire on line 4 and are working to cut power.
Smoke is now reported from tracks 18 through 21 at the station.
Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a smoke condition at train tracks 20 and 21 at Penn Station.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W 31st St & 7th Ave.
Visit the [MTA website](https://mta.info) for the latest information.
According to a new update from the MTA, there is extremely limited LIRR service to Penn Station on Friday morning, and no eastbound service from Penn Station. Use Grand Central or Atlantic Terminal if you are heading east. Check your train's status before traveling.
The MTA warned there may be morning rush hour delays, reroutes, and cancellations on Friday, and requested for riders to check their train's status.
Penn Station LIRR service remains suspended due to the earlier track fire near the terminal, the MTA said on Thursday night. Amtrak crews are continuing their repair work. Most trains tonight are diverted to and from Grand Central.
Additionally, all westbound trains to Penn Station will terminate at Jamaica. LIRR service to and from Grand Central Station is not affected.
The MTA confirms there are multiple LIRR service changes, cancellations and disruptions due to the electrical fire inside Penn Station. The subway is cross-honoring LIRR tickets at the following locations: - 34 St-Penn Station, Forest Hills-71 Av, Kew Gardens-Union Tpke, Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer on the E line - Grand Central-42 St on the 4/5/6/7 lines - Woodside-61 St on the 7 line.
Firefighters have completed searches and did not find any injured persons.
The fire crew reports that all visible flames have been extinguished, and the situation is likely under control.
Firefighters are addressing the smoke condition in the east tunnel.
Power has been cut to the train, and firefighters are now applying water to the fire.
An additional medical team is being coordinated to assist upon arrival at the scene.
Train operations into and out of Penn Station are halted. Rescue efforts continue on track 19.
Fire personnel are managing a small track fire on tracks 15 and 16.
Fire engines are delayed due to heavy traffic while responding to the incident.
Firefighters are coordinating with HazTac units to manage the smoke condition at Penn Station.
The fire has been upgraded to a commercial high-rise fire, affecting tracks 15 and 16 with heavy smoke.
Medical teams are now staged at a new location for better access. A moderate smoke condition still exists inside Penn Station.
Additional firefighting units have been dispatched to the scene.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Penn Station.
No injuries have been reported, per EMS. Ambulances continue to stage nearby.
One hose line has been stretched and is prepared to extinguish the flames once power is turned off.
Firefighters report there is an electrical fire at the west portal of line 3. Units are awaiting power shutoff to the track area to be able to operate safely.
Additional units are heading down to the tracks to assess the situation further.
Firefighters are using all available units and equipment on scene to battle the flames.
Fire personnel continue to address the track fire at Penn Station.
Firefighters report the fire has extended to the walls, and all available units are being utilized.
Firefighters report a feeder fire on line 4 and are working to cut power.
Smoke is now reported from tracks 18 through 21 at the station.
Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a smoke condition at train tracks 20 and 21 at Penn Station.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W 31st St & 7th Ave.
Visit the [MTA website](https://mta.info) for the latest information.
According to a new update from the MTA, there is extremely limited LIRR service to Penn Station on Friday morning, and no eastbound service from Penn Station. Use Grand Central or Atlantic Terminal if you are heading east. Check your train's status before traveling.
The MTA warned there may be morning rush hour delays, reroutes, and cancellations on Friday, and requested for riders to check their train's status.
Penn Station LIRR service remains suspended due to the earlier track fire near the terminal, the MTA said on Thursday night. Amtrak crews are continuing their repair work. Most trains tonight are diverted to and from Grand Central.
Additionally, all westbound trains to Penn Station will terminate at Jamaica. LIRR service to and from Grand Central Station is not affected.
The MTA confirms there are multiple LIRR service changes, cancellations and disruptions due to the electrical fire inside Penn Station. The subway is cross-honoring LIRR tickets at the following locations: - 34 St-Penn Station, Forest Hills-71 Av, Kew Gardens-Union Tpke, Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer on the E line - Grand Central-42 St on the 4/5/6/7 lines - Woodside-61 St on the 7 line.
Firefighters have completed searches and did not find any injured persons.
The fire crew reports that all visible flames have been extinguished, and the situation is likely under control.
Firefighters are addressing the smoke condition in the east tunnel.
Power has been cut to the train, and firefighters are now applying water to the fire.
An additional medical team is being coordinated to assist upon arrival at the scene.
Train operations into and out of Penn Station are halted. Rescue efforts continue on track 19.
Fire personnel are managing a small track fire on tracks 15 and 16.
Fire engines are delayed due to heavy traffic while responding to the incident.
Firefighters are coordinating with HazTac units to manage the smoke condition at Penn Station.
The fire has been upgraded to a commercial high-rise fire, affecting tracks 15 and 16 with heavy smoke.
Medical teams are now staged at a new location for better access. A moderate smoke condition still exists inside Penn Station.
Additional firefighting units have been dispatched to the scene.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Penn Station.
No injuries have been reported, per EMS. Ambulances continue to stage nearby.
One hose line has been stretched and is prepared to extinguish the flames once power is turned off.
Firefighters report there is an electrical fire at the west portal of line 3. Units are awaiting power shutoff to the track area to be able to operate safely.
Additional units are heading down to the tracks to assess the situation further.
Firefighters are using all available units and equipment on scene to battle the flames.
Fire personnel continue to address the track fire at Penn Station.
Firefighters report the fire has extended to the walls, and all available units are being utilized.
Firefighters report a feeder fire on line 4 and are working to cut power.
Smoke is now reported from tracks 18 through 21 at the station.
Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a smoke condition at train tracks 20 and 21 at Penn Station.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W 31st St & 7th Ave.
Visit the [MTA website](https://mta.info) for the latest information.
According to a new update from the MTA, there is extremely limited LIRR service to Penn Station on Friday morning, and no eastbound service from Penn Station. Use Grand Central or Atlantic Terminal if you are heading east. Check your train's status before traveling.
The MTA warned there may be morning rush hour delays, reroutes, and cancellations on Friday, and requested for riders to check their train's status.
Penn Station LIRR service remains suspended due to the earlier track fire near the terminal, the MTA said on Thursday night. Amtrak crews are continuing their repair work. Most trains tonight are diverted to and from Grand Central.
Additionally, all westbound trains to Penn Station will terminate at Jamaica. LIRR service to and from Grand Central Station is not affected.
The MTA confirms there are multiple LIRR service changes, cancellations and disruptions due to the electrical fire inside Penn Station. The subway is cross-honoring LIRR tickets at the following locations: - 34 St-Penn Station, Forest Hills-71 Av, Kew Gardens-Union Tpke, Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer on the E line - Grand Central-42 St on the 4/5/6/7 lines - Woodside-61 St on the 7 line.
Firefighters have completed searches and did not find any injured persons.
The fire crew reports that all visible flames have been extinguished, and the situation is likely under control.
Firefighters are addressing the smoke condition in the east tunnel.
Power has been cut to the train, and firefighters are now applying water to the fire.
An additional medical team is being coordinated to assist upon arrival at the scene.
Train operations into and out of Penn Station are halted. Rescue efforts continue on track 19.
Fire personnel are managing a small track fire on tracks 15 and 16.
Fire engines are delayed due to heavy traffic while responding to the incident.
Firefighters are coordinating with HazTac units to manage the smoke condition at Penn Station.
The fire has been upgraded to a commercial high-rise fire, affecting tracks 15 and 16 with heavy smoke.
Medical teams are now staged at a new location for better access. A moderate smoke condition still exists inside Penn Station.
Additional firefighting units have been dispatched to the scene.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Penn Station.
No injuries have been reported, per EMS. Ambulances continue to stage nearby.
One hose line has been stretched and is prepared to extinguish the flames once power is turned off.
Firefighters report there is an electrical fire at the west portal of line 3. Units are awaiting power shutoff to the track area to be able to operate safely.
Additional units are heading down to the tracks to assess the situation further.
Firefighters are using all available units and equipment on scene to battle the flames.
Fire personnel continue to address the track fire at Penn Station.
Firefighters report the fire has extended to the walls, and all available units are being utilized.
Firefighters report a feeder fire on line 4 and are working to cut power.
Smoke is now reported from tracks 18 through 21 at the station.
Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a smoke condition at train tracks 20 and 21 at Penn Station.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W 31st St & 7th Ave.
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Interesting timing, 2 days before an LIRR STRIKE. 🤔🤔
🤣🤣
lol I think somebody started it but ayyy I’m not saying nothing
LIRR guys set the fire themselves lol don’t be fooled
Honor the tkts..there was NOBODY at Penn to HONOR the tkts..thx mta
Interesting timing, 2 days before an LIRR STRIKE. 🤔🤔
🤣🤣
lol I think somebody started it but ayyy I’m not saying nothing
LIRR guys set the fire themselves lol don’t be fooled
Honor the tkts..there was NOBODY at Penn to HONOR the tkts..thx mta
Interesting timing, 2 days before an LIRR STRIKE. 🤔🤔
🤣🤣
lol I think somebody started it but ayyy I’m not saying nothing
LIRR guys set the fire themselves lol don’t be fooled
Honor the tkts..there was NOBODY at Penn to HONOR the tkts..thx mta
Interesting timing, 2 days before an LIRR STRIKE. 🤔🤔
🤣🤣
lol I think somebody started it but ayyy I’m not saying nothing
LIRR guys set the fire themselves lol don’t be fooled
Honor the tkts..there was NOBODY at Penn to HONOR the tkts..thx mta
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Interesting timing, 2 days before an LIRR STRIKE. 🤔🤔
🤣🤣
lol I think somebody started it but ayyy I’m not saying nothing
LIRR guys set the fire themselves lol don’t be fooled
Honor the tkts..there was NOBODY at Penn to HONOR the tkts..thx mta