Morning NJ Transit Derailment
Late this morning, a New Jersey Transit train suffered a small derailment as the train left Penn Station this morning. The accident and its aftermath have put Tracks 1 by means of 9 out of commission on the 21-track station. In the aftermath of this incident, NJ Transit is now sharing tracks with Amtrak as well as the Long Island Rail Road, and every person is suffering delays into and outside of Penn STA this evening.
For Long Island-bound commuters, the MTA warns that trains out of Penn Station are operating up to 30 minutes behind schedule, and several hurry hour trains have already been or will likely be canceled. The complete list of cancellations is obtainable here. For much better service east, think about taking the subway for the Atlantic Ave. Terminal. NJ Transit too is reporting delays of up to an hour with some service terminating in Hoboken.
Proper now, Path has added service and is cross-honoring NJ Transit rail tickets and passes at 33rd St., Hoboken and Newark Penn Station while NJ Transit buses are cross-honoring rail tickets and passes systemwide and private carriers departing from Port Authority are also cross-honoring all NJ Transit passes. Officials say the derailment will likely be cleared up by the Tuesday a.m. rush, and commutes tomorrow morning will proceed as scheduled.
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