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NJ Transit braces for heat-related problems
Clip: 7/17/2024 | 46sVideo has Closed Captions
The agency warns commuters of delays, air conditioning problems
NJ Transit warned commuters on Tuesday that there was a risk of delays and air conditioning problems as an ongoing heat wave ratcheted up pressure on the agencies rail operations.
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NJ Transit braces for heat-related problems
Clip: 7/17/2024 | 46sVideo has Closed Captions
NJ Transit warned commuters on Tuesday that there was a risk of delays and air conditioning problems as an ongoing heat wave ratcheted up pressure on the agencies rail operations.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipIn our spotlight on Business Report tonight, as if train delays and cancellations aren't enough.
Now, NJ Transit announced it's experiencing heat related problems on its rail lines.
The recent temperatures have impacted air conditioning unit and other electronic components on the trains, leading to more potential delays and cancellations.
This comes at a time when NJ Transit is already picking up the slack on 20 additional bus routes in Bergen, Passaic and Hudson counties after Coach USA announced it was canceling service on those routes.
Coach is filing for bankruptcy, pointing to declining ridership, driver shortages and inflation.
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