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Extreme Heat Causes Major Train Service Delays in NYC and NJ

Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids by Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids
July 17, 2024
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Extreme Heat Causes Major Train Service Delays in NYC and NJ
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On July 17th, New York City and New Jersey experienced significant disruptions in train services due to extreme heat. The soaring temperatures led to power outages and equipment malfunctions, causing major inconveniences for commuters.

In New York City, the heatwave caused a power outage on the third rail at Delancey St-Essex St. in Lower Manhattan, shutting down the J subway train line in both directions between Manhattan and Brooklyn. This outage triggered cascading delays on other train lines, including the M, B, D, F, C, and E lines. Commuters faced crowded and stifling train stations, with many opting to take buses, further prolonging their evening commutes.

“It’s after 9 p.m. and I can’t get home. I have to go walk. They already made me pay…I’m feeling great,” lamented one rider. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) urged customers to check their website and app for train updates, but many commuters reported that the app lacked timely information. “The apps are not updated, so I’m relying on a man’s advice on how to get there,” another rider said.

MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick stated that crews had been dispatched to troubleshoot the disruption’s cause, but it had not yet been determined if it was heat-related. The MTA’s efforts to restore train service were ongoing, with significant delays still affecting the J train during the Wednesday morning commute.

Meanwhile, NJ Transit faced its own set of challenges due to the heat. The agency alerted commuters to heat-related train rail equipment issues affecting air conditioning units and other electronic components. These malfunctions caused delays and forced NJ Transit to cancel or combine select trips for the next 48-72 hours. Riders were advised to check the NJ Transit website or mobile app for the latest train updates.

Commuters in both New York City and New Jersey have been frustrated and forced to struggle to navigate the disrupted train services for several weeks. The extreme heat has highlighted the vulnerability of the transit infrastructure to weather-related issues, emphasizing the need for resilience in the face of increasingly common heat waves.

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