NEWARK, NJ— The temperatures this week have been in the upper 90s and this morning, that heat caused the cancellation of train service in Penn Station in Newark. On top of that, thousands of commuters stuck without service are waiting in a hot station with no air conditioning service.
NJ Transit announced the cancellation of all train services on Wednesday due to an ongoing maintenance issue and the malfunction of air conditioning systems at Newark’s Penn Station. Commuters are facing significant disruptions as repair crews work to address the problems.
NJ Transit confirmed that the cancellations are a result of a critical maintenance issue affecting rail operations, alongside the failure of the air conditioning system in Penn Station, leading to uncomfortable conditions for passengers. The transit authority has not provided a specific timeline for when services will resume but indicated that efforts are underway to resolve the issues as swiftly as possible.
Passengers are advised to seek alternative transportation options. NJ Transit is cross-honoring rail tickets on its bus services, private carriers, and PATH trains at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken, and 33rd Street in New York City (NJ TRANSIT) (News 12 – New Jersey).
Updates on the status of repairs and service resumption will be provided by NJ Transit through their official communication channels. Commuters are encouraged to check the latest travel advisories before heading to the station.
