Manhattan commuters urged to work from home for weeks amid rail upgrade
The Guardian World
by Victoria BekiempisFebruary 17, 2026
Extensive works on key bridge in New Jersey – part of $16bn Gateway project – will disrupt rail services into New York
New Jersey’s transit authority has urged commuters into Manhattan to work from home for up to a month if possible because of a huge railroad upgrade that is expected to upend travel to New York City from Tuesday morning.
The national rail operator, Amtrak, will move some train traffic on to a new bridge, according to the New York Times, in a travel-snarling project that is expected to last until 15 March and will result in extensive delays and fewer trains under the Hudson River.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/17/2026