Renderings of a dramatically redesigned Pennsylvania Station in New York City have been released by Amtrak and the developers it has selected for the estimated $8 billion project. The redesign released Monday shows a return to hub’s original classical style, with a stone facade and rows of Roman-style columns. Inside, commuters are greeted by a sun-drenched grand concourse with soaring ceilings. There’s bronze finishings and other ornamental details, like a bas relief of the city’s famous skyline and a large, classic station clock. An interior wall near a entryway bears the seal of President Donald Trump.
A fire on an Amtrak maintenance train near New York’s Penn Station has injured five people and disrupted service for many commuters. The overnight fire caused train delays in New Jersey Transit and Amtrak rail service into New York and briefly suspended the Long Island Rail Road service on Friday. Amtrak said the fire happened around 1:25 a.m. just outside of the Hudson River tunnels that run from Penn Station to New Jersey. The agency said service to New Jersey and points south has resumed but service to points north and east of New York still has delays. Fire officials report 100 firefighters responded, and two of the injured were taken to a hospital.
Fans heading to the World Cup in the U.S. are facing a new source of sticker shock: mass transit. In New Jersey and Massachusetts, some train fares tied to matches will cost fans far more than normal NFL gameday trips. That is drawing criticism from international fans used to free transit at past World Cups. Some supporters are now organizing their own transportation to the stadiums. A group of Scottish fans booked school buses to Scotland matches near Boston for about half the official price. Transit experts say the high costs could further hurt the United States' image with foreign visitors.
Iroquois County is asking the community to step up as officials work to restore CRIS Rural Mass Transportation services.