NJ Transit riders bracing for another long night amid overhead wire problems in Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, N.J. -- NJ Transit riders faced more trouble on the tracks Friday evening.
Morris and Essex Line rail service has since resumed in both directions between Broad Street and Dover, and NJ Transit says service is operating on or close to schedule Friday night.
Service was suspended in both directions for hours because of overhead wire issues in Maplewood.
Tickets are being cross-honored by NJ Transit Bus, PATH, Light Rail and private carriers.
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"It's a 55 minute train. It's probably a two and a half hour drive at this time of day with traffic," said Louis Ferrara, of Morristown.
"It's every other week here. Luckily I'm fortunate, I'll take an Uber out. But for a lot of other folks either catching the PATH train to Hoboken or to Newark Penn, which is not always a convenient option. Definitely a time delay, especially with people that are trying to get home on a Friday," another rider said.
The Maplewood wire issues were in the same area where the overhead wire system became detached Wednesday and caused significant delays during the morning commute.
Passengers had to get off the train and walk on the tracks.