Reports of odor at Grand Central prompts evacuations, train delays

Published August 4, 2025 3:53 PM EDT

The Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal in New York City, United States of America on July 5th, 2024. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

A malfunctioning train is causing a strange odor at Grand Central Terminal.

New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) is reporting a strange odor at Grand Central Terminal.

Strange odor at GCT

What we know:

Emergency responders are at Grand Central Terminal, most likely responding to reports of a strange odor.

NYCEM is warning that individuals should expect mass transit disruptions, including road closures and traffic delays, as a result.

What we don't know:

It is currently unknown what led to the train's malfunction.

The Source: This article includes information from New York City Emergency Management.

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