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Category Archives: jerseyjim
Jersey Jim is Stuck in the Middle With You (Blocking Him)
Jersey Jim offers up a scenario he sees on NJ Transit–and that we see on Metro-North–that’s in need of a word. JJ writes: The frustration you feel at the end of your morning commute, trapped in your seat as passengers … Continue reading
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JerseyJim: Golden Girls Do Manhattan
Wednesday’s ride home on NJ Transit began with shock and awe. The shock came as I settled into my window seat and dug into my book, when a loud fist was banging on the window from outside on the … Continue reading
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JerseyJim Finds PATH Out of Manhattan
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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Tagged Derailment, New Jersey Transit
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JerseyJim Seeks September to Remember
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
JerseyJim’s 3-Hour Evening Ordeal
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
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
JerseyJim Assesses ‘The Situation’
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
Word of the Week: POPCORNUCOPIA
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
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
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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Tagged Berkeley Heights, Mama's Caboose
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