NJ Transit Delays Hit Morning Commute Just 10 Days Before World Cup Opens

Newark, NJ — Thousands of commuters traveling between New Jersey and New York faced delays of up to an hour Monday morning after ongoing repairs from an Amtrak tunnel fire disrupted NJ Transit service, the latest setback for a transportation network preparing to handle an influx of visitors when the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in just 10 days.

NJ Transit warned riders that trains traveling into and out of New York Penn Station could experience delays of up to 60 minutes because of continuing repair work tied to overhead wire and...