On Monday, NJ Transit said just before 7 p.m. that rail service in and out of the Manhattan hub was suspended 'due to Amtrak overhead wire issues' in a Hudson…
Have you heard the one about New Jersey commuters being left stranded, waiting a long time to get home thanks to a service disruption at New York-Penn Station?
Of course you have. Because NJ Transit has sent the same message out to passengers four of the past five weekdays, dating back to last Tuesday.On Monday, the transit agency said just before 7 p.m. that rail service in and out of the Manhattan hub was suspended"due to Amtrak overhead wire issues" in a Hudson River tunnel. The service suspension lasted less than an hour, but riders looking to get home would still face delays of up to an hour, NJ Transit said around 7:30 p.m.
NJ Transit said rail tickets would be cross-honored by bus and PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken and the 33rd Street station in Manhattan.For its part, Amtrak said that all trains traveling between NY-Penn Station and Philadelphia would face delays due to traffic on the rails stemming from the overhead power issues.
SERVICE ALERT: As of 6:54 PM ET, all Trains traveling between New York and Philadelphia will experience delays due to rail congestion resulting from overhead power issues. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. Updates to come.NJ Transit citing Amtrak overhead wire issues is nothing new. It was the same reason given for suspensions at different times during the day on Friday, including amid the morning rush.
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