NJ Transit Cancels Northeast Corridor Trains as Heat Wave Triggers Delays Through Saturday
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 2
NJ Transit Cancels Northeast Corridor Trains as Heat Wave Triggers Delays Through Saturday
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 2
Summary
NJ Transit said delays and cancellations could last through Saturday, with Thursday disruptions hitting the Northeast Corridor and other lines including Morris & Essex, Pascack Valley and Main/Bergen County.
Extreme heat can make overhead power lines sag and rails expand, while aging trains and buses face mechanical problems and unreliable air conditioning.
Thursday morning cancellations on the Northeast Corridor were tied to mechanical issues and a lack of available equipment, worsening service into Penn Station in Manhattan.
The breakdowns come one day after riders began paying 3% higher fares to help close a $200 million budget gap, following a 15% increase in 2024 and another 3% hike last year.
Amtrak, which shares some of the same tracks, also canceled several Acela trains Thursday because of temperature-related conditions, underscoring broader regional strain.