NJ Transit: Wire issues cause up to 60-minute delays at Penn Station
NEW YORK CITY - Commuters traveling between New Jersey and New York City are facing major disruptions Monday morning.
Due to Amtrak overhead wire issues inside the Hudson River Tunnels, NJ TRANSIT has announced severe delays and service diversions affecting thousands of riders.
Service impacts
What we know:
NJ Transit says to expect delays of up to 60 minutes for trains traveling into and out of New York Penn Station.
All Midtown Direct rail service is currently being diverted to Hoboken Terminal instead of continuing to New York.
Alternate travel
What you can do:
To help commuters reach their destinations, NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored across multiple transit systems. You can use your current rail ticket or pass at no additional cost on the following services:
NJ TRANSIT buses
- Private carrier buses
- PATH trains
Valid cross-honoring locations:
- Hoboken Terminal
- Newark Penn Station
- 33rd Street Station (New York)
Visit njtransit.com/ABC for information on available alternate service routes and ongoing updates.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by NJ Transit.