NJ Transit: Monday, 7/27, Amtrak problems continue

Just got an email from NJ Transit & alert is on their website too -- due to Amtrak's ongoing overhead power problems, there will be systemwide cross-honoring all day tomorrow (Monday, 7/27). Sounds like everyone's going to Hoboken again.

F me

Who said we are in danger of becoming a 3rd world country

F-it. There probably are 3rd world countries with better infrastructure than us.

Apparently the solution is to leave at 6 AM and go to Hoboken. But I was 2 hours early to work.

I noticed today while pulling into Hoboken that they are adding additional power lines on the northern side of the yard. Possible ramp up for more traffic once the fun and games begin with the tunnels

norman said:
F-it. There probably are 3rd world countries with better infrastructure than us.

I don't know about third world countries, yet. But I've been told by those who visited that some of the Eastern Europe countries now have a better rail system then we. Embarrassing for us.

There's always money for adventures like Iraq or Afghanistan. But rail:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/27/nyregion/aging-infrastructure-plagues-nations-busiest-rail-corridor.html

I think it is a ploy. NJT has been taking slack for the past week when it was Amtrak's problems. So in an attempt to embarrass Amtrak, as well as prepare for the worst, NJT called the cross honoring without checking with Amtrak. I heard the announcement on the radio which oddly did not include delay time. I was on the 7.01 midtown out of Maplewood. It traveled as usual (meaning slightly behind schedule).

On the positive side, the recent rail delays have focused attention on this worsening issue, including multiple NY times stories. Hopefully action will be taken soon and the new President will make infrastructure a priority.

Make all senators and congressmen in the eastern seaboard commute to DC on Amtrack exclusively. We'll have a bullet train between Boston and Miami faster than you can say pork.

rbcole123 said:
On the positive side, the recent rail delays have focused attention on this worsening issue, including multiple NY times stories. Hopefully action will be taken soon and the new President will make infrastructure a priority.

I would not hold out hope that any of the people running for President (and have a chance to win) will care about infrastructure.