After five days of reroutes and delays, PATH’s Hoboken Terminal is set to reopen early Tuesday morning, relieving thousands of daily commuters on one of New Jersey and New York’s busiest travel corridors. The shutdown began late on August 28 and lasted over Labor Day weekend as part of a major track maintenance to improve…
Nearly 100 Hudson-Bergen Light Rail trains were canceled last week, aggravating New Jersey commuters during peak travel hours. A lack of operators caused many service interruptions during the week, not mechanical issues or weather. On Monday, August 24, a record 37 trains were canceled between late afternoon and late evening, causing congested stations and delayed…
The family of a South Jersey transit worker who died in a train accident lost when a federal appeals court ruled that PATCO is not a railroad. The family cannot use a vital federal railroad worker statute to pursue their claim. At PATCO’s Lindenwold Yard in July 2020, 76-year-old technician John Schroeder was crushed between…
Newark Liberty International Airport was in the limelight Thursday after Labor Day weekend travel problems. Unexpected equipment difficulties caused airport delays during summer’s peak travel times, aggravating travelers. The FAA said arrival and departure radio frequencies were malfunctioning, preventing early flights. The ground stop was lifted about midday, but operations continued. However, delays kept travelers…
After a catastrophic helicopter crash earlier this year raised safety and noise concerns in densely populated regions, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is urging federal authorities to curtail or ban non-essential helicopter flying. Murphy forcefully requested the FAA to prohibit tourist and other non-essential helicopter activities across the state in a letter to Bryan Bedford…
Gas prices stand out as millions of Americans prepare to drive for Labor Day weekend. Gas prices are at their lowest in five years this year, which is good news for drivers. According to the White House and President Donald Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the administration’s measures caused the reduction and gave households nationwide…
Health Officials Warn NJ Train Measles Health officials believe that a case of measles in Hudson County may have put NJ Transit and PATH riders in danger earlier this month. Officials said that drivers who used the impacted routes at the times listed should look for symptoms in the next few weeks. Measles spreads when…
NJ Transit Conductor Sues After Passenger Assault Without Police Presence An assistant conductor filed a federal complaint after a passenger brutally hit him without police at hand. This terrifying tragedy has people worry about New Jersey Transit train safety. August 6 saw the U.S. District Court filing. On December 4, 2022, a Middlesex County train…
All Planes Are Grounded at Newark Airport and Surrounding Hubs Due to Inclement Weather The FAA ordered a ground stop on Tuesday night, August 13, due to heavy thunderstorms. This hampered Newark Liberty International Airport arrivals and departures. The arrivals and departures stop at other major New York airports hurt passengers and airlines. Due to…
Many NJ Transit Users Ultimately Got One-Seat Manhattan Journeys Through the Gateway Program The Raritan Valley Line used to require passengers to switch trains in Newark during rush hour to reach New York City. This unpleasant issue has been running for a while, increasing wait times. When connections are missed, journeys can take an extra…
