Train service in and out of New York Penn Station suspended during evening rush in yet another commuter nightmare
What alternative arrangements were made during the NJ Transit service outage?
During the NJ Transit service outage, trains were being diverted to Hoboken as an alternative arrangement. Commuters faced delays of up to 60 minutes as service resumed around 7:30 p.m.
How many times was NJ Transit service disrupted in the past week?
NJ Transit service in and out of Penn Station experienced four disruptions in less than a week, causing delays and cancellations for commuters. The disruptions were attributed to Amtrak overhead wires issues and a disabled train.
What specific equipment issues caused delays last Thursday and Friday?
The specific equipment issues that caused delays last Thursday and Friday were due to faulty overhead wires, which led to disabled trains and stranded commuters at Penn Station. Both Amtrak and NJ Transit have been blaming each other for the delays and service suspensions, citing crumbling equipment and aging wiring belonging to both agencies.