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A "minor" train derailment near the New York Penn Station station broke NJ transit service Thursday night, according to the transit agency.
NJ Transit stated that the accident occurred at a "slow speed" around 6:20 pm.
According to a spokesman for the fire department of New York City, there were no injuries.
The Montclair-Boonton line was heading from Penn Station to Montclair State University when the derailment occurred shortly after leaving the station and before the Hudson River tunnel, NJ spokesman said. Transit, Jim Smith.
#NJTransit says that NJT tickets and train tickets will be honored by NY Waterway. #njcommute
– Larry Higgs (@CommutingLarry) October 5, 2018
A wheel train of a vehicle, which was closed to passengers at the time, derailed, said the spokesman. The approximately 900 to 1,000 passengers on the train were not injured.
Rail connections between Penn Station and New York are suspended due to a minor derailment of the low-speed NJ Transit train located near Penn Station. Midtown direct line trains will be diverted to the Hoboken terminal. PATH will cross train tickets and honor passes at 33rd St., NPS and HOB.
– NJ TRANSIT (@NJTRANSIT) October 4, 2018
Amtrak said the service had been reinstated, but that travelers should expect delays late Thursday.
"Rail traffic to and from the New York Penn Station station has resumed, having been temporarily suspended due to a low-speed commuter train derailment," Amtrak said in a statement.
"Passengers should expect delays throughout the evening as crews work to inspect the infrastructure, make the necessary repairs and rehabilitate the lanes for service," the statement said.
The social media photos showed big crowds at the station.
Inside Penn Station, which is right now closed! #pennstation #amtrack #njtransit pic.twitter.com/BKPSUfety5
– The guy from Jersey (@ JerseyMike732) October 4, 2018
New York City Emergency Management Expects Delays in NJ Transit Service In and Out of Penn Station
TRANSIT ALERT: If you are heading towards #PennStation Right now, these are the crowds you can face. Expect delays on @NJTRANSIT trains entering and exiting the station due to a minor derailment. NJT buses will honor NJ Transit tickets and tickets. # NY1Commute pic.twitter.com/2juPUrJSmx
– Spectrum News NY1 (@ NY1) October 4, 2018
"Consider alternative routes and allow extra travel time," said the agency in an alert.
Things are not going well for the #derailment at #nypennstation #pennstation #njtransit #NJTransit #amtrack pic.twitter.com/eBqjJ5gnvl
– The guy from Jersey (@ JerseyMike732) October 4, 2018
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