The Hits Keep Coming: More Delays for NJ Transit Riders
Amtrak power problems are causing yet another round of delays for some Amtrak and NJ Transit riders.
Spokesman Craig Schultz said in an email that as a result of overhead wire problems, Amtrak is restricted to operating three trains at a time through the Hudson River Tunnel. That is resulting in 30-minute delays for some Amtrak and NJ Transit trains. Crews are working to resolve the problem.
Meanwhile, PATH is cross-honoring NJ Transit tickets at Newark, Hoboken and Penn Station.
Amtrak also experienced power problems for three days earlier this week. On Wednesday, Amtrak power problems delayed thousands of riders from getting in and out of New York and forced the agency to issue an apology via Twitter.
The delays came just days after NJ Transit approved a fare increase for bus and rail riders by about 9 percent starting in October.
NJ Transit pays $100 million per year to use Amtrak tracks and has pressured the agency to invest in long-term fixes.
With reporting from the Associated Press.
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