Title: Commuters Face Frustration as NJ Transit and Amtrak Lines Continue to Experience Problems
Date: July 7, 2023
Author: Natalie Duddridge
New York – Commuters in New Jersey and New York are growing increasingly frustrated as NJ Transit and Amtrak lines continue to face ongoing issues. For the third consecutive morning, NJ Transit service was suspended due to overhead wire problems, causing major disruptions for passengers.
According to NJ Transit, limited service has now resumed on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines in both directions. However, many commuters were caught off guard at the Iselin station, unaware of the ongoing problem.
One passenger, who was trying to catch a train to Newark Liberty International Airport, expressed his stress and disappointment upon learning that the trains were canceled. “I have to get to the airport,” he said, clearly frustrated by the situation.
The disruptions also affected tourists and commuters heading to Manhattan. Eric Austin, a visitor from Wisconsin, expressed his frustration, saying, “I’m here trying to have a good time, and it’s like an animal in that little wheel thing, and I’m going nowhere.”
Adding to the frustration, passengers complained about the lack of information regarding ticket refunds and alternative transportation options. Jared Austin, another commuter, stated, “It’s a little frustrating. And they don’t really give you any information on how to get refunds on your tickets or anything like that.”
The issue, as reported by Amtrak, stemmed from overhead power problems in Rahway, causing delays and speed restrictions from Philadelphia to New York. This resulted in the temporary cancellation of all Keystone trains and further impacted NJ Transit service.
Stranded passengers faced additional challenges when they had to disembark from a stalled NJ Transit train near Maplewood on the Morris and Essex line due to overhead wire issues. Crews worked to fix the problem while three dozen commuters were loaded onto buses.
Anthony Muccigrossi, a frustrated commuter, expressed his disappointment, stating, “Extremely frustrating because it happens all the time. I’m going to have to take an Uber like yesterday… I split it with somebody, luckily.”
Commuters have experienced service issues throughout the week, with delays affecting their ability to get to work on time. Odalis Kennedy, a regular commuter, shared her experience, saying, “This is worse than ever, but New Jersey Transit gets you there late just about every time.”
Joe Versaggi, president of the New Jersey Association of Rail Passengers, questioned the reliability of the system, stating, “It makes you wonder, where does the money go? I paid $310 a month for a pass. The train’s canceled, delayed, stopped. We do the crawl in the morning.”
NJ Transit has announced that rail tickets and passes will be cross-honored by NJ Transit bus, private carriers, and PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken, and Penn Station New York.
Commuters are advised to stay updated on the latest information from NJ Transit for any further developments.
[End of Article]Commuters in New Jersey and New York are growing increasingly frustrated with ongoing problems on NJ Transit and Amtrak lines. For the third morning in a row, NJ Transit service was suspended due to overhead wire issues. The Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines have since resumed with limited service in both directions.
Many commuters were caught off guard by the service disruptions, including one man who was trying to catch a train to Newark Liberty International Airport. He expressed his frustration, saying, “I have to get to the airport. I just found out.”
Tourists and commuters heading to Manhattan also experienced delays and inconvenience. One tourist from Wisconsin said, “We want to see the Freedom Tower. I’m here trying to have a good time and it’s like an animal in that little wheel thing and I’m going nowhere.”
Amtrak reported that the issue was caused by overhead power problems in Rahway, resulting in delays and speed restrictions from Philadelphia to New York. This also led to the temporary cancellation of all Keystone trains and impacted NJ Transit service.
Stranded passengers on an NJ Transit train near Maplewood had to climb off onto the tracks due to an issue with overhead wires. They were then loaded onto buses while crews worked to fix the problem.
Commuters expressed their frustration with the ongoing service issues, with one saying, “It happens all the time. I’m going to have to take an Uber like yesterday.” Another commuter added, “It’s one thing one minute, and then the next, it’s another.”
The frequent service disruptions have caused significant delays for commuters trying to get to work. One commuter said, “This is worse than ever, but New Jersey Transit gets you there late just about every time.”
Joe Versaggi, president of the New Jersey Association of Rail Passengers, questioned where the money is going, stating, “It makes you wonder, where does the money go? I paid $310 a month for a pass. The train’s canceled, delayed, stopped. We do the crawl in the morning.”
NJ Transit has announced that rail tickets and passes will be cross-honored by NJ Transit bus, private carriers, and PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken, and Penn Station New York.
Commuters are advised to check the latest information from NJ Transit for updates on service disruptions.
How has the temporary cancellation of Keystone trains due to overhead power problems in Rahway impacted NJ Transit service and added to the frustration of stranded passengers
Ewark Liberty International Airport. Passengers expressed stress, disappointment, and frustration with the situation, especially due to the lack of information regarding ticket refunds and alternative transportation options.
The ongoing issues on NJ Transit and Amtrak lines were attributed to overhead power problems in Rahway, leading to delays and speed restrictions from Philadelphia to New York. This resulted in the temporary cancellation of all Keystone trains and further impacted NJ Transit service.
Several stranded passengers had to disembark from a stalled NJ Transit train near Maplewood, adding to the challenges faced by commuters. They were loaded onto buses while crews worked to fix the overhead wire problem.
Commuters have experienced service issues throughout the week, causing delays and frustration in reaching their destinations on time. The reliability of the system has been questioned by Joe Versaggi, president of the New Jersey Association of Rail Passengers.
In response to the ongoing problems, NJ Transit has announced that rail tickets and passes will be cross-honored by NJ Transit bus, private carriers, and PATH at certain stations.
Commuters are advised to stay updated on the latest information from NJ Transit for any further developments.
It’s frustrating to see ongoing issues with NJ Transit and Amtrak causing constant frustration for commuters. This situation calls for urgent attention and effective solutions to ensure a reliable and efficient transportation system.
It’s disheartening to see ongoing issues plaguing NJ Transit and Amtrak, leading to immense frustration for commuters. It’s high time for a collaborative effort to address these problems promptly, ensuring smoother and reliable transit services.