- Parts of New York's Penn Station will reportedly be closed to all but World Cup ticket-holders for four hours before matches held in New Jersey this summer.
- The restrictions will apply during eight matches, including the tournament final, scheduled for June and July at MetLife Stadium.
- NJ Transit commuters will reportedly be barred from accessing New Jersey-bound trains during these periods, while Amtrak and Long Island Rail Road passengers will be redirected.
- The closures are expected to cause significant disruption as four weekday matches coincide with peak afternoon rush hour for approximately 132,000 daily NJ Transit rail riders.
- New Jersey has already committed over $300 million toward stadium upgrades and transport, with the state legislature considering temporary tax increases to recoup investment, while New York City is not currently contributing.
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