by nick11a
One time I was on a train that was already an hour late for a number of reasons. It was supposed to be an express but for some reason, became a local at Metropark. Then we almost got to Elizabeth and a NJCL train right in front of us broke down. After 45 minutes there, we slowly reversed back to Union interlocking. Then we finally got there, went over to track 1 and 2 (from A) and then made local stops (which meant low platforming at Elizabeth) and then finally got up to speed. Arrived at Newark about an Hour and a half late and then, "Ladies and Gentlemen, there is a medical emergency in the first car we are awaiting for EMS. Path is right next to us- otherwise stand by." Fifteen minutes later "Ladies and Gentlemen- we are still waiting for EMS. If anyone can speak an asian tongue, please come to the first car. Well, I had had it. I got off and saw trains were coming in on Track A and ran over there missed the first one but got the second one. Then I finally arrived at NYP and was able to catch my Dover train from there. Agh! Got home about 3 1/2 hours late. But, I realize, not much could have been done (except maybe backing up the train sooner instead of waiting a half an hour doing nothing But, you had to laugh. I know I did. When they anounced all of that at Newark, most of the people in the car were laughing. It was just one of those trains where not a whole lot went right with no fault to anyone.
~Nick O.: Moderator: NJT Rail
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Moderator of the "widely popular" NJT Rail Forum! What once was first is now seventh!