Overview
- A brush fire close to one of the Hudson River Tunnels caused NJ Transit to suspend rail service into and out of New York Penn Station and stop trains near the tunnel.
- NJ Transit diverted Midtown Direct trains to Hoboken and shared a video of the fire as crews managed the scene.
- The agency arranged for NJ Transit rail tickets and passes to be accepted on NJ Transit and private buses and on PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken, and 33rd Street to help displaced riders.
- Hundreds of passengers reported being stranded on trains near Penn Station and some passengers said trains bound for New Jersey were turned back near Secaucus, prompting confusion and complaints.
- The shutdown highlights how incidents at the Hudson River Tunnels quickly ripple across the trans‑Hudson commuter network and require coordination between NJ Transit, PATH, and bus operators to restore service.