The new iteration relies on Madison Square Garden selling its theater to make room for an expansive one-floor concourse with soaring ceilings - allowing more spacious platforms for commuters.
Amtrak officials say they expect service into Penn Station to resume at 5 a.m. on Saturday, and that the tunnel has been cleared for use.
A fire on the tracks in the East River Tunnel at Penn Station has continued to cause major disruptions for commuters, and could impact the Friday morning rush.
New Jersey Transit will lower the price of roundtrip rail tickets to the World Cup this summer from $150 to $105.
Senator Chuck Schumer turned up the heat on FIFA, saying he wants the organization to cover the cost of getting fans to the World Cup at MetLife Stadium.
That's nearly 12 times the regular $12.90 fare for the roughly 15-minute, 9-mile ride from Manhattan's Penn Station to the stadium.