SERIOUS Midtown Direct Problems 5.13

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Author Message   Just The Aunt Supporter Username: Auntof13 Post Number: 1144 Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Friday, May 13, 2005 - 6:33 am:        For those of you who take the train into Penn NY I just heard on 101.5 there are probems with Midtown Direct. The following information is from NJ Transit Website: NJ TRANSIT ADJUSTS TRAIN SCHEDULES FOLLOWING PORTAL BRIDGE FIRE Cross-honoring in effect; customers advised to expect delays May 13, 2005 2:30 a.m. NEWARK, NJ – NJ TRANSIT expects to operate most of its trains on their regular departure times today, however MidTOWN DIRECT trains will operate to Hoboken Terminal. NJ TRANSIT advises customers to expect delays this morning as trains operating over the Portal drawbridge will be required to stop before proceeding across at slower than normal speeds. While Amtrak advises that there was no structural damage, crews have worked through the night repairing extensive damage to the railroad’s signal system following a fire on the bridge spanning the Hackensack River. While repairs to the signal system continue, most Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line trains are expected to operate on their normal schedules, however customers should go to www.njtransit.com as certain trains may be cancelled or their schedules adjusted. Also, to relieve congestion in Hoboken Terminal, 13 Morris & Essex and 10 Montclair-Boonton line trains will be cancelled. To accommodate customers affected by the cancelled trains, other Morris and Essex Line trains will make additional stops. Customers are also advised that there will be NO service to Newark or New York from Secaucus Junction this morning. The Corporation urges commuters to give themselves extra travel time, and to expect delays traveling into or out of New York. NJ TRANSIT will continue to cross honor tickets with NJ TRANSIT bus, and several private carriers including Lakeland, DeCamp, Academy, and Suburban. NJ TRANSIT tickets will be honored on NY Waterway Ferry in Hoboken, and PATH in Newark and Hoboken.   Bob K Supporter Username: Bobk Post Number: 8411 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Friday, May 13, 2005 - 7:37 am:        I usually take the 6:18am to Hoboken. Because of Just's warning I got to the station in time to catch the 6:05am MTD train, which made all local stops to Hoboken. Still I got to the office ten minutes before I normally do. all times in this post are approximate. NJT changes the schedule so often, seemingly without change to the actual time trains arrive, that I don't pay much attention anymore.   Just The Aunt Supporter Username: Auntof13 Post Number: 1150 Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Friday, May 13, 2005 - 2:57 pm:        Bob K I hope you have as easy a commute home!   Joan Supporter Username: Joancrystal Post Number: 5573 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Friday, May 13, 2005 - 4:24 pm:        Trains were more crowded than usual but my regular trains departed on time (for them) and both arrived at their destination a minute or two before their scheduled arrival time. Does anyone know how long the Midtown Direct service will be out and which trains (I heard 14) on our line were cancelled today?   sac Supporter Username: Sac Post Number: 2184 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Friday, May 13, 2005 - 5:25 pm:        NJT's website says that Midtown direct service to/from Penn Station will be restored tomorrow morning.