All articles tagged with #commuter disruption
Long Island Rail Road workers threaten to strike, risking major disruption for 300,000 daily riders, with potential impacts including stranded commuters and business losses, amid unresolved contract disputes and political tensions.
A power outage caused by heavy rain severely disrupted multiple NYC subway lines, leaving commuters stranded for hours without air conditioning. The A, C, and G lines were particularly affected, with significant delays on other lines. Passengers shared food and water, and some resorted to relieving themselves between cars. The outage may have been linked to a manhole explosion, and one person was hospitalized. This incident marked one of the worst commuting experiences for many, including Anders Nelson, a 20-year NYC resident.
A fallen overhead wire in Kearny, NJ, caused a major disruption on Amtrak and New Jersey Transit trains, halting service between Manhattan and Newark and affecting thousands of commuters. The incident, which led to delays of over four hours and forced many to use expensive ride-hail services, highlights the consequences of decades of underinvestment in the rail system. Despite recent federal funding, Amtrak is still catching up on necessary improvements.
Gov. Phil Murphy criticized Amtrak for repeated system failures that stranded thousands of commuters at New York Penn Station, calling for immediate and long-term infrastructure improvements and better emergency management plans to prevent future disruptions.
Passengers on the MBTA Green Line extension were forced to walk along the tracks after a train was stopped for over an hour between Lechmere and East Somerville stations. This incident is the latest in a series of shutdowns and slow zones that have plagued the extension since its opening less than a year ago. MBTA general manager Phillip Eng announced that significant repairs are needed due to construction problems, with the track gauge being outside specifications. The root cause appears to be incorrect placement of the ties, causing inconveniences for riders. The extent of the problem is vast, and the construction consortium will be held accountable for the fixes. New leadership has been installed, and efforts are being made to restore trust with riders.