Amtrak Clears Water From Hudson River Tunnel; Test Train To Run Today
There is still no Amtrak service in or out of New York City, but the railroad is getting closer to changing that.
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There is still no Amtrak service in or out of New York City, but the railroad is getting closer to changing that.
At a news conference, Malloy urged anyone trapped in their home by water to move to the highest point possible. That includes the roof for those in single-floor homes, Malloy said.
As of 10:50 p.m., all North Jersey Coast Line and Northeast Corridor trains leaving New York-Penn Station were subject to 60-90 minute delays because of Amtrak signal issues, NJ TRANSIT spokesman John Durso told WCBS 880.
Amtrak is going to break the speed limit this week in the Northeast Corridor.
Firefighters from North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue are often among the first on the scene for incidents at the Lincoln Tunnel, commuter train and Amtrak tunnels and the New Jersey Turnpike.
With the fall back-to-school and back-to-work season in full swing, we wanted to show you some transit apps that are worth knowing about.
Amtrak's Cliff Cole told WCBS 880 that workers began replacing the entire cooling system last week, but that it's not completely up and running.
The Port Authority announced Tuesday the $270 million first phase of the project that includes expanded concourses and extra entryways on the western end of the station.
The project comes with a $14.5 billion price tag.
Amtrak spokesman Cliff Cole said the problem was located somewhere west of Newark, but further details weren't immediately disclosed.
A NJ TRANSIT spokesman says a train carrying about 500 passengers became stuck in the tunnel heading into New York at about 5:40 a.m. when an overhead wire malfunctioned.
"I'm all for it, anything that gets us quicker to work," said Co-op city resident Mark Vargas.
The $7.4 billion mega project has been plagued with delays and far-off completion date, putting it on the back burner in the minds of many commuters.
Trains currently go 135 miles per hour on that section of the Northeast Corridor.
The state recently closed the Arthur Kill Correctional Facility on Staten Island, the seventh prison, camp or work release facility shuttered in 2011 as New York transferred about 2,600 inmates and 1,400 staff to its 60 remaining penal units in an effort to save millions of dollars and remove excess capacity.
Delays are expected for Wednesday's evening commute on three NJ TRANSIT rail lines due to signal problems.
Due to the economy, a number of states have been sending back their federal funds for a high-speed rail, not wanting to match those funds with state money.
Transportation officials are advising against any unnecessary travel Sunday because of unsafe driving conditions.
Amtrak, which maintains the tunnel, was forced to divert its own trains and NJ TRANSIT's more numerous ones to the only other tube, which caused the delays.
The agency's second customer satisfaction survey shows rail passengers giving an overall grade of 4.2 out of 10. That's down from 4.5 in April.
It was another challenging morning for some NJ TRANSIT riders, although perhaps some of the difficulty was mitigated by virtue of the Columbus Day holiday.
Two trains lost power in a Hudson River tunnel, with two other trains held up behind them. Amtrak deployed diesel engines to remove the stalled trains from the tunnel.
Amtrak officials said flooding had receded, repairs were made and service would resume Wednesday morning.
Most Northeast Regional service will operate south of Philadelphia, but no Acela Express, Northeast Regional or other Amtrak trains can operate north of Philadelphia to New York.
The DOT has announcedthat $745 million would be going toward rail projects that will allow trains to travel up to 160 mph in some sections of the Northeast Corridor and to construction that will allow Amtrak trains to avoid a congested rail junction in part of New York City.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
New York City's Gridlock Alert Days are back as peak holiday tourism season arrives, ahead of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The Calgary Flames rallied to a victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area late Wednesday. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
New York City's Gridlock Alert Days are back as peak holiday tourism season arrives, ahead of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area late Wednesday. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Tuesday marked the first full day of the defense's case in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on board the subway last year.
The atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area late Wednesday. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.
The atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area late Wednesday. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
Joe Douglas is out as general manager of the New York Jets following the much-hyped team's 3-8 start.
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.
Orange County, New York is dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
Stony Brook residents are calling for the restoration of the centuries-old Mill Pond, which was drained and destroyed during a torrential storm in August.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition of the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
The Calgary Flames rallied to a victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.
Joe Douglas is out as general manager of the New York Jets following the much-hyped team's 3-8 start.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 11 assists, leading the Knicks to a 134-106 win over the reeling Wizards on Monday.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Milan of Jack and Jill of America got to interview CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu as part of the program, which gives kids the chance to get in the driver's seat and run the world for a day.
A New York City Police officer and a bystander were shot in Queens on Tuesday evening, police said. The alleged gunman was shot and killed. Both the officer and the bystander are expected to be OK, and the officer is expected to be released from the hospital Wednesday. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
A Hudson Valley woman says her car was taken on a joyride from Jamaica, Queens to Jersey after she parked at a long-term parking lot near JFK. As investigator Tim McNicholas reports, attorneys for the City of New York say it's one of dozens of unlicensed parking lots creating a "game of whack-a-mole" for inspectors.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for November 19 at 11 p.m.
