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Chaos on NJ Transit

On January 23rd, we experienced a strong storm with high winds. The wind was so strong that it knocked out the overhead high-powered catenary wires providing power to NJ Transit trains traveling north/south of Newark. I heard it happened around … Continue reading

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Moving on up at the parking lot

About 5 years ago, at the behest of my persistent wife, I applied for a parking permit at the Princeton Junction train station. It’s a 5 year waiting list. Nearly two years ago, they completed the new Vaughn Drive parking … Continue reading

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Two cheers for having a backup plan

As a train commuter, I’ve noticed that I have often forgotten to find and bring along the new monthly train pass at the beginning of a new month. Thankfully, NJ Transit allows you to use the previous month’s pass for … Continue reading

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I was trapped at Newark Penn Station for an hour

It’s a bad sign, isn’t it? Tonight, I was trying to catch the 6:22 train to New Brunswick, but when I arrived at Newark Penn Station, it was a mess. The platforms were crowded, and almost every train was delayed … Continue reading

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