BusTalk

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

The undispited King Of The Manhattan Skyline; this iconic tower indeed has a rich and stories history (My family has a photo of my step-grandfather being hoisted upon a beam, during construction!)

ascinating history..........

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_State_Building

"NYO"

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

On this day in 1971.......

Yje original"Twin Towers"pf Lower Manhattan (H&M),Hudson Terminal, closed.

I t was replaced by the new WTC terminal, which was destroyed on 9/11..........

"NYO"

["HUDSON TERM"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

The crown jewel of Mr. McAsoo's pioneer rapid tranit empire; so many memories for Your's Truly........

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_Terminal

["THE PIBLIC BE PLEASED"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

From 1010 WINS.....

NJT is experiencing system-wide delays die to "electrical issues".

Midtown Direct trains re-routed to Hoboken.

Delays onmultiple subway lines.

(gonna be a loooong ssiimerr, folks)

Mr. "Jan-OH!" was talking about having emergency gerators on hand,in case of power issues.

In so many words, he was talking about "upgrades"..........

"..new is where it'sat........we are operating with cars over 50 years old on some lines, and using ufrastructure from the FDR era......"(like that's a BAD thing?)

Also announced that "R-211s" are now appearing on the "D".

Mention of subway cars on certain lines (and on theSURy) sporting special decorations for the "4th"......

"NYO

["NY IS A SUMMER FESTIAL!"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Also..........

Later this steamy afternoon, NJT totally suspended ALL North Jersey Coast Line service between New York and Long Branch.

There was also mention of LIRR delays on the Port Jefferson and Montauk branches............

(Saturday service on all MTA subways, buses, and commuter rail on Friday)

["THIS CAR IS AIR-CONDITIONED!"]

[W.B. Fishbowl]

Talking about "meltdowns" . . .

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

W.B.:

To add insult to injury, NJT raised the fares (AGAIN!) on Wednesday.......

"NYO"

["NEW YOK & LONG BRANCH"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

.......wondering if, during these extended heat wave, ii "Mr. Jan-OH!" will be laying blame (again) on "old, outdated equipment", if their are electrical issues on the subways.......

'NYO"

["NYCTA"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

The NJT meltdown goes on.......

Two hour delays on the NEC, due to a stalled (Jersey Arrow") train (with "heat-related issues" at Metuchen

Reports have said that some trains are switching to diesel mode, where possible,

And so, the meltdown continues........

"NYO"

["NEC"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Continued..........

Due to the earlier thunderstorms, there is no NJT service on several lines.

Construction debris is scattered throughout the Hoboken yards.

I'm beginning to think that someone "up there" has indeed some serious issues with NJT..................

"NYO"

["RARITAN VALLEY LINE"]

[W.B. Fishbowl]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

W.B.:

Yeah, that DOES make you think, for "sotan"!

{"NYO"[

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Last I heard.......

North Jersey Coast Line and M&E are still OOS.

IMHO, NJT never should have electrified the NJCL;there have been more weather-related issues with the line since they eliminated all-diesel servicef rom New York,. Newark, to Long Banch.

Electrification to Bay Head would have been a disaster, with so mach of the route so near the (salt) water, and running through flood-prone area, wwith multiple bridges............

"NYO"

['NJDOT"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Also......

Montclair and Booton lines are also still out, due to last night's storm damage...............

"NYO"

["ERIE-LACKAWANNA"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Continued............

NJT has suffered much damage to signals and overhead wires on the affected lines ; removing multiple trees down across the ROW are also a major issue.

So far,I've not heard aboit any of the lines coming back by Monday, except the NJCL............

"NYO"

["MORRIS AND ESSEX"]