Tuesday, August 24, 2010

N.J. Transit and Amtrak Are Hobbled This Morning, Too

Long Island Rail Road IS NOT the only commuter carrier with Problems Tuesday morning.

In an Unhappy Coincidence, Electrical Problems on Tuesday morning caused New Jersey Transit Thurs suspend all trains for an hour in the ITS most popular route. Trains along the Northeast Corridor line, wakes includes Amtrak, were stopped Between 7:45 am and 8:45 A.M., a spokeswoman said. Awaiting the trains are now headed into Pennsylvania Station, commuters were warned Thurs expect delays of more than just an hour.

The Midtown Direct trains run by New Jersey Transit were diverted Thurs Hoboken Terminal, Passengers and had Thurs guarantees Ferries, buses or the PATH trains into Manhattan.

Officials at New Jersey Transit were Optimistic That the afternoon rush'd Not Be Affected. Inquiries were Thurs Amtrak Not Returned immediately.

At 9 am, Amtrak service, Between Washington and New York resumed, But A spokesman Said That around 1910 the railroad was "still slowly recovering."

The Long Island Rail Road canceled a quarter of the ITS morning trains as the railroad struggled Thurs Recover from a Devastating electrical fire on Monday at one of the ITS key switching stations. Commuters coped with delays, Altered routes and more than just canceled 30 trains, and Officials Said the afternoon rush was Not Expected to Be better for months.

The railroad now says That May Not full service be restored for days monetize.

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