NJ Transit ticket policy causing disorder at Penn Station, The Post reports
PENN STATION - A new NJ Transit ticket policy is causing major issues at Penn Station, The New York Post reports.
NJ Transit chaos at Penn
What we know:
A pilot program recently implemented at Penn Station now requires riders to present their tickets at the entrance to the platform.
The policy is causing a bottleneck issue at the entrance. A video posted on X showcases the disorder at the platform entrance:
NJ Transit delays
Dig deeper:
The transit line has dealt with several delays and issues over the course of the past few months.
NJ Transit trains collide, suspending rail service; 17 injured
Two trains on the Montclair-Boonton line made contact in Montclair, west of Bay Street, at 6:47 p.m. Friday. Officials from NJ Transit report that 17 people have been injured, though their injuries are currently being considered non-life threatening.
The Source: This article includes reporting from The New York Post.