Commuters in NYC and surrounding areas are facing further disruptions to their morning routines as the snowstorm that hit over the weekend continues to have a lasting impact on public transportation. While transit officials advise against traveling unless absolutely necessary, many commuters are still braving the elements to get to work.
For those who do need to travel, be prepared for delays and take extra precautions to ensure your safety. The MTA has issued warnings about the dangers of wet or icy surfaces, and commuters are advised to exercise caution when boarding or exiting buses and trains.
On Monday morning, many subway lines were running with significant delays, despite operating on a weekday schedule. The removal of articulated buses during the storm has resulted in longer waits for local buses, while LIRR and Metro-North Railroad passengers can expect reduced service and additional rush-hour trains.
In New Jersey, NJ Transit officials have reported gradual progress in restoring services, with over 100 bus lines running by mid-afternoon. However, many train lines will remain suspended throughout Monday, including the Gladstone Branch, Pascack Valley Line, and Princeton Dinky.
Despite these disruptions, all light rail systems are now back online, although commuters may still encounter delays due to ongoing road conditions. The Access Link paratransit service has also resumed operations, but officials warn that passengers should expect some delays as vehicles navigate the affected roads.
In addition, PATH trains were operating on a modified Saturday schedule system-wide on Monday, with reduced frequencies between Newark and the World Trade Center, and Journal Square and 33rd Street. Overall, while progress is being made in restoring services, commuters are advised to plan ahead and take necessary precautions to ensure their safe and reliable travel options.
For those who do need to travel, be prepared for delays and take extra precautions to ensure your safety. The MTA has issued warnings about the dangers of wet or icy surfaces, and commuters are advised to exercise caution when boarding or exiting buses and trains.
On Monday morning, many subway lines were running with significant delays, despite operating on a weekday schedule. The removal of articulated buses during the storm has resulted in longer waits for local buses, while LIRR and Metro-North Railroad passengers can expect reduced service and additional rush-hour trains.
In New Jersey, NJ Transit officials have reported gradual progress in restoring services, with over 100 bus lines running by mid-afternoon. However, many train lines will remain suspended throughout Monday, including the Gladstone Branch, Pascack Valley Line, and Princeton Dinky.
Despite these disruptions, all light rail systems are now back online, although commuters may still encounter delays due to ongoing road conditions. The Access Link paratransit service has also resumed operations, but officials warn that passengers should expect some delays as vehicles navigate the affected roads.
In addition, PATH trains were operating on a modified Saturday schedule system-wide on Monday, with reduced frequencies between Newark and the World Trade Center, and Journal Square and 33rd Street. Overall, while progress is being made in restoring services, commuters are advised to plan ahead and take necessary precautions to ensure their safe and reliable travel options.
! Back in my day, we didn't have all this fancy weather forecasting stuff. We just woke up and got on the road, no big deal 
. And now they're telling us to plan ahead and take precautions? It's like, come on! You can't even get to work on time because of a little snow 
. I mean, I know the MTA is doing its best, but it's just so frustrating. I remember when we had to deal with rush hour traffic in Manhattan without all these extra delays 
. And now they're cutting back on bus service? It's like they're trying to give us a hard time 
. But hey, at least the light rail is back online, right? 
. I mean, what's the point of having a snowstorm if you can't even make you wait an extra hour or two to get to work? 
. Can't they just put in some extra drivers or something? I swear, it's like they expect us to just enjoy being stuck in traffic... 
just having to deal with delays & cancellations every time the weather gets bad is getting old 
shouldn't we have better backup plans in place? 
the mta is literally doing everything they can but its still chaos out there 
and can we pls talk about how NJ Transit is taking forever to recover? like i know they said 100 bus lines were running by mid-afternoon but idk when that actually happened 
its like they're in a whole different world over there 
. Can't believe they're saying don't even bother traveling unless you gotta? I remember when I used to take the subway all the time from Brooklyn to Manhattan and it was like a breeze, but now it's like navigating a war zone 
! And don't even get me started on those buses... who thought taking out the articulated ones was a good idea during a snowstorm?! 
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anyway, mta needs to step up their game with those icy surfaces and bus removals, its super frustrating when your waitin for a local bus and it just keeps showin up empty 
. It's not worth risking your safety for the sake of getting to work on time. And if you do have to travel, make sure you're prepared for delays and take care of yourself in the process. Stay warm, stay safe! 
. Like, I get it, safety first and all that 
, but can't they just give us some decent info on which trains are running on time? It's not like we're asking for much 
. And don't even get me started on the bus situation 
. Can't we just have a reliable transportation system that doesn't rely on guesswork? 
. I'm surprised NJ Transit is making progress at all, but I guess it's good they're trying. PATH trains are a joke though, modified Saturday schedule? Are we even in 2025 or something? 
Anyway, plan ahead, take precautions... yeah, yeah, got it 
, I'm so over this snowstorm! Can't people just stay home for once? Like, I get it, the economy needs us and all that, but do we really need to risk our lives on the subway every morning? The MTA is always saying one thing, then doing another. "Plan ahead" they say, but how can you plan ahead when your bus is delayed by like an hour because they're not even running it yet? It's just so frustrating 
. And don't even get me started on the NJ Transit situation... I'm surprised anyone's even commuting at all.
. It's just not fair. Can't we just have one decent snowstorm where the trains actually run on time for once? 
I feel for all those people trudglin' through the snow in NYC... so many were already stuck inside with no end in sight and now this? 
