Thousands of commuters faced a chaotic Friday morning after an Amtrak work train caught fire, effectively paralyzing rail service into midtown Manhattan. The incident, which occurred on May 29, 2026, forced transit agencies to scramble as major lines ground to a halt.
Per the NY Post, an Amtrak work train erupted in flames on track 11 within one of the Hudson River Tunnels at 1:30 a.m. According to fire and New Jersey Transit officials, the blaze prompted a massive emergency response. Forty-six units and 141 personnel were dispatched to the scene, working through the early morning hours to bring the fire under control.
