Category Archives: New Jersey Transit

JerseyJim Enjoys ‘Dream’ Ride to NYC

I caught the early train today from Jersey, which was actually the late train. As I braked and de-biked at the station this morning, there were scores of folks standing around. I had already gotten a text alert from NJ Transit, … Continue reading

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JerseyJim is Heavily Clad in i-Pad

I was the vortex of Digital Bookends on this morning’s commute from Jersey, as I was dealt the middle seat on the front train car. With iPads to the left and right of me blinking away, I tried to focus … Continue reading

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Amtrak Pushes For New Tunnel Under Hudson

A few months after Jersey governor Chris Christie spiked a plan to extend New Jersey Transit tunnels to the east side of Manhattan, a new proposal is being unveiled this week, reports the Wall Street Journal. The project, dubbed Gateway, … Continue reading

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Commuters Find NJT Quiet Car Not Quite Quiet Enough

JerseyJim digs New Jersey Transit’s new quiet cars, but others aren’t so satisfied. As one might’ve expected, some riders either don’t realize they’re in the quiet car, or are flouting the rules about refraining from cellphone calls and normal-volume convo’s … Continue reading

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JerseyJim Wallows in the Sounds of Silence

Reporting on DAY FOUR of NJ Transit’s new experiment on peak commuter trains, The QUIET CAR.  Failing to provide any concrete improvements to service for 2011, New Jersey Transit has cleverly decided to enforce more regulations on their customers, and … Continue reading

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In Defense of Penn Station. No, Really.

A pair of bold writers has taken it upon themselves to defend the indefensible in today’s NY Times Op-Ed. No, they’re not defending Duane Reade stores, or the musical ouevre of Wham! But close. They’re defending Penn Station in their … Continue reading

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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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Football Fans Give Meadowlands Train High Marks

The train service to the new Jet-iants Stadium in East Rutherford got a big thumbs-up from fans at yesterday’s Giant game, reports the NY Times. The ride from Secaucus Junction to the Meadowlands takes 13 minutes–way, way quicker than trying … Continue reading

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