NEW YORK, NY - MAY 14: Passengers ride the NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Trenton, NJ on May 14, 2015 in New York City. An Amtrak train crash in Philadelphia on Tuesday evening has forced train service to be suspended between New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C., causing commuters to use NJ Transit, flights and bus services. The crash killed at least eight people and injured over 200 more. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
An Amtrak train has derailed in New York’s Penn Station and New Jersey Transit rail service has been suspended.
What Happened?
New Jersey Transit rail service has been suspended following an Amtrak train derailment in Penn Station. Amtrak could not be reached for comment by NBC4 New York. Tracie Strahan is reporting that two trains collided.
The train was carrying 300 people and derailed Friday morning near Penn Station, according to officials. Train 2150 derailed between the transit hub and the North River Tunnels about 9:21 A.M., according to FDNY and 511. One of the train’s door was near enough to the platform to allow the passengers to exit. Apparently, a NJ Transit train bumped into an Amtrak station.
There were no reported injuries, officials say.
Midtown Direct trains are being diverted to Hoboken.
The MTA has said that Long Island Rail Road Service will not be impacted.
Penn Station
Pennsylvania Station, also known as New York Penn Station or Penn Station, is the main intercity railroad station in New York City. It opened on November 27, 1910 and is owned by Amtrak.
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