Century-Old Bridge Stuck Open Stops Rail Traffic to NYC Penn

  • Replacement is part of Gateway improvement plan stuck in limbo
  • New bridge would allow for faster NJ Transit, Amtrak speeds

Why Penn Station Repairs Aren't Likely to Happen Anytime Soon

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The 118-year-old bridge that hosts about 450 trains a day between New Jersey and New York jammed open Thursday morning, causing a two-hour suspension of traffic in and out of the country’s busiest rail depot.