NJ Transit reports massive delays: ‘Cancel trips for next 48-72 hours’

NJ Transit commuters frustrated by more delays

Yet another day of delays and disruptions on NJ Transit is the latest frustration for commuters. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green has the story.

NEW YORK - Rail service in and out of Penn Station New York is delayed due to the heat wave, according to the NJ Transit website.

(Wednesday story) NJ Transit delays today: Extreme heat causing equipment issues, service interruptions

"We are currently experiencing heat-related rail equipment issues to the air-conditioning units and other electronic components due to the extreme and excessive temperatures," NJ Transit said on X.

NJ Transit is advising customers to cancel or combine select trips for the next 48–72 hours.

Tickets are being cross-honored by NJ Transit buses, private carriers, and PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken Terminal, and 33rd Street.

NJ Transit routes

Atlantic City Rail Line
Main Line - Bergen County Line - Port Jervis Line
Montclair-Boonton Rail Line
Morristown Line - Gladstone Branch
Northeast Corridor Rail Line
North Jersey Coast Rail Line
Pascack Valley Rail Line
Raritan Valley Rail Line

Customers are advised to visit the NJ Transit website for alternate service information.

Editor’s note: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that NJ Transit was experiencing up to 72-hour delays. Instead, the agency is advising customers to "to cancel or combine select trips for the next 48-72 hours."