Category Archives: jerseyjim

JerseyJim Finds PATH Out of Manhattan

Posted on October 26, 2010 by TJ

Hoboken’s Arch to Nowhere Hoboken was completely bonkers last night, as commuters flooded across the Hudson via PATH trains, instead of Penn Station New York.   A train derailment on Monday morning caused NJ Transit to suspend service from Penn … Continue reading →

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JerseyJim Seeks September to Remember

Posted on September 3, 2010 by TJ

September couldn’t come soon enough. I’m glad to leave behind the heat waves and train delays of August. Bring on Autumn, and brisk city walking weather! My early August vacation is just a glimmer in my mind, and only lingers … Continue reading →

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JerseyJim’s 3-Hour Evening Ordeal

Posted on July 9, 2010 by TJ

I took the late train home last night. Actually, it seems everybody on NJ Transit took the late train home last night. Boarding my usual 5:17 Gladstone train in Penn Station, all seemed normal. But soon after we boarded, the … Continue reading →

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JerseyJim: NJT Pacifying Steamed Riders With Ice Water

Posted on July 8, 2010 by TJ

With temps hitting the century mark for the second day in a row yesterday, New Jersey Transit cooled off steamy passengers, many with delayed trains, in Penn Station last night with free ice water. NJT explains: Our fleet of modern … Continue reading →

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JerseyJim Assesses ‘The Situation’

Posted on June 30, 2010 by TJ

It’s been a week full of surprises on New Jersey Transit, but riders are taking it in stride. As commuters absorb the increased delays and cancellations, and no A.C., summer has certainly left the station.   This morning’s train missed … Continue reading →

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Word of the Week: POPCORNUCOPIA

Posted on June 8, 2010 by TJ

POPCORNUCOPIA /POP korna COPE eeah/ noun: The paper Italian-loaf sleeve, filled to the brim with savory train station popcorn, offering an endless snack supply for the ride home. Extra style points for the guy that can hold the Popcornucopia under one … Continue reading →

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JerseyJim Enjoys Rare Peace of Mind

Posted on May 27, 2010 by admin

A quiet ride into the city on NJT this morning, as the buzz and chill of the train’s air conditioner was a welcome switch in the commutersphere.   Most days, our 7:10 a.m. Midtown Direct is quite low volume. As I … Continue reading →

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JerseyJim: ‘Caboose’ Catches Fire

Posted on May 13, 2010 by admin

More delays last night on New Jersey Transit, as a fire broke out in Berkeley Heights, stranding passengers to the east, traveling on the Gladstone Line.   I had just arrived home from the 5:17 train, when my brother called, … Continue reading →

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JerseyJim Feels the Pain of the Fare Hikes

Posted on May 4, 2010 by TJ

May has reached New Jersey, and with it the fare hikes. NJ Transit has increased my monthly train cost by 25%. That is a double-decker increase that will put my fluffernutter budget on high alert.   I took the NY … Continue reading →

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JerseyJim Has Front-Row Seat For ‘The Lyin’ King’

Posted on April 16, 2010 by TJ

Rode the post-rush-hour train yesterday morning, 4/14, as I was getting our taxes all buttoned-up. It being Wednesday, aka Matinee Day, the 9:30 a.m. express was pretty full. I grabbed an aisle seat in the first car, next to a sleeping … Continue reading →

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