Tunnel Fire Impact on N, W, R Subway Lines
Sector: Tunnel • Location: New York City, New York, United States
Source: NBC New York
A fire broke out on the tracks in the tunnel between Manhattan and Queens, causing suspension of service on the N, W, and R subway lines in both directions between the boroughs. Firefighters battled the track fire, and service returned by late morning with severe delays reported on the N and W lines. No injuries were reported.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Tunnel, Mass Transit, Government
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- NBC New York
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Original status | service suspended and resumed with delays |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A fire broke out on the tracks in the tunnel between Manhattan and Queens, causing suspension of service on the N, W, and R subway lines in both directions between the boroughs. Firefighters battled the track fire, and service returned by late morning with severe delays reported on the N and W lines. No injuries were reported. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | New York City |
Source
Source | NBC New York |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Tunnel, Mass Transit, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-17 |
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