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Brush Fire Near Hudson River Tunnel, Tracks Causes NJ Transit Delays

NJ-495 E & I-95

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Summary

  • A brush fire near one of the Hudson River Tunnels prompted NJ Transit to suspend all rail service into and out of Penn Station New York on Wednesday evening, with service since resuming under significant delays.
  • Service was suspended around 7 p.m. due to the fire, with Midtown Direct trains diverted to Hoboken. Service resumed approximately an hour later but remains subject to delays of up to 60 minutes.
  • NJ Transit tickets and passes are being cross-honored by bus and PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken, and 33rd Street. Customers can visit njtransit.com/abc for alternate service information.

Timeline

Officials now say that delays of up to 60 minutes are still possible.

NJ Transit tickets and passes are being cross-honored by bus and PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken, and 33rd Street. Customers can visit [njtransit.com/abc](njtransit.com/abc) for alternate service information.

Service was suspended around 7 p.m. due to the fire, with Midtown Direct trains diverted to Hoboken. Service resumed approximately an hour later but remains subject to delays of up to 90 minutes systemwide.

A brush fire near one of the Hudson River Tunnels prompted NJ Transit to suspend all rail service into and out of Penn Station New York on Wednesday evening, with service since resuming under significant delays.

According to a Citizen user, a fire was reported near the train tracks.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Officials now say that delays of up to 60 minutes are still possible.

NJ Transit tickets and passes are being cross-honored by bus and PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken, and 33rd Street. Customers can visit [njtransit.com/abc](njtransit.com/abc) for alternate service information.

Service was suspended around 7 p.m. due to the fire, with Midtown Direct trains diverted to Hoboken. Service resumed approximately an hour later but remains subject to delays of up to 90 minutes systemwide.

A brush fire near one of the Hudson River Tunnels prompted NJ Transit to suspend all rail service into and out of Penn Station New York on Wednesday evening, with service since resuming under significant delays.

According to a Citizen user, a fire was reported near the train tracks.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Officials now say that delays of up to 60 minutes are still possible.

NJ Transit tickets and passes are being cross-honored by bus and PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken, and 33rd Street. Customers can visit [njtransit.com/abc](njtransit.com/abc) for alternate service information.

Service was suspended around 7 p.m. due to the fire, with Midtown Direct trains diverted to Hoboken. Service resumed approximately an hour later but remains subject to delays of up to 90 minutes systemwide.

A brush fire near one of the Hudson River Tunnels prompted NJ Transit to suspend all rail service into and out of Penn Station New York on Wednesday evening, with service since resuming under significant delays.

According to a Citizen user, a fire was reported near the train tracks.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Officials now say that delays of up to 60 minutes are still possible.

NJ Transit tickets and passes are being cross-honored by bus and PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken, and 33rd Street. Customers can visit [njtransit.com/abc](njtransit.com/abc) for alternate service information.

Service was suspended around 7 p.m. due to the fire, with Midtown Direct trains diverted to Hoboken. Service resumed approximately an hour later but remains subject to delays of up to 90 minutes systemwide.

A brush fire near one of the Hudson River Tunnels prompted NJ Transit to suspend all rail service into and out of Penn Station New York on Wednesday evening, with service since resuming under significant delays.

According to a Citizen user, a fire was reported near the train tracks.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Officials now say that delays of up to 60 minutes are still possible.

NJ Transit tickets and passes are being cross-honored by bus and PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken, and 33rd Street. Customers can visit [njtransit.com/abc](njtransit.com/abc) for alternate service information.

Service was suspended around 7 p.m. due to the fire, with Midtown Direct trains diverted to Hoboken. Service resumed approximately an hour later but remains subject to delays of up to 90 minutes systemwide.

A brush fire near one of the Hudson River Tunnels prompted NJ Transit to suspend all rail service into and out of Penn Station New York on Wednesday evening, with service since resuming under significant delays.

According to a Citizen user, a fire was reported near the train tracks.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

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Comments8

catattack1May 20 at 9:38 PM

Just got off at Secaucus some lines are back up stay safe everybody

yomanjoMay 20 at 9:46 PM

And the Hudson River tunnels emerge significantly inland from there

yomanjoMay 20 at 9:44 PM

Yall, that is on 95, south of the Rt 3 intersection towards the Lincoln tunnel…. That’s like 3 miles from the Hudson River

newyorkUser2045049015May 20 at 9:38 PM

The rain didn’t quench the fire? We are sooo cooked for the World Cup bro 😭😭😭

catattack1May 20 at 9:38 PM

Just got off at Secaucus some lines are back up stay safe everybody

yomanjoMay 20 at 9:46 PM

And the Hudson River tunnels emerge significantly inland from there

yomanjoMay 20 at 9:44 PM

Yall, that is on 95, south of the Rt 3 intersection towards the Lincoln tunnel…. That’s like 3 miles from the Hudson River

newyorkUser2045049015May 20 at 9:38 PM

The rain didn’t quench the fire? We are sooo cooked for the World Cup bro 😭😭😭

catattack1May 20 at 9:38 PM

Just got off at Secaucus some lines are back up stay safe everybody

yomanjoMay 20 at 9:46 PM

And the Hudson River tunnels emerge significantly inland from there

yomanjoMay 20 at 9:44 PM

Yall, that is on 95, south of the Rt 3 intersection towards the Lincoln tunnel…. That’s like 3 miles from the Hudson River

newyorkUser2045049015May 20 at 9:38 PM

The rain didn’t quench the fire? We are sooo cooked for the World Cup bro 😭😭😭

catattack1May 20 at 9:38 PM

Just got off at Secaucus some lines are back up stay safe everybody

yomanjoMay 20 at 9:46 PM

And the Hudson River tunnels emerge significantly inland from there

yomanjoMay 20 at 9:44 PM

Yall, that is on 95, south of the Rt 3 intersection towards the Lincoln tunnel…. That’s like 3 miles from the Hudson River

newyorkUser2045049015May 20 at 9:38 PM

The rain didn’t quench the fire? We are sooo cooked for the World Cup bro 😭😭😭

catattack1May 20 at 9:38 PM

Just got off at Secaucus some lines are back up stay safe everybody

yomanjoMay 20 at 9:46 PM

And the Hudson River tunnels emerge significantly inland from there

yomanjoMay 20 at 9:44 PM

Yall, that is on 95, south of the Rt 3 intersection towards the Lincoln tunnel…. That’s like 3 miles from the Hudson River

newyorkUser2045049015May 20 at 9:38 PM

The rain didn’t quench the fire? We are sooo cooked for the World Cup bro 😭😭😭

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