Earthquake Causes NJ Transit Train Delays, Bridge Inspections
NEW JERSEY — Friday morning’s earthquake in New Jersey caused system-wide delays for NJ Transit train riders in both directions, with workers performing bridge and track inspections in the wake of the quake.
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was detected with an epicenter seven kilometers north northeast of Whitehouse Station in New Jersey, according to the United States Geological Survey, which monitors earthquakes. See Related: Earthquake Rocks NJ, PA, NYC
Reports of buildings shaking began about 10:30 a.m. and lasted for approximately 30 seconds. The shaking was felt as far as New York City and Philadelphia, according to reports.
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A second, smaller earthquake hit New Jersey later on Friday afternoon.
NJ Transit said the quake caused system-wide delays on its train and light rail lines.
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“Rail service system-wide is subject to up to 20-min delays in both directions due to bridge inspections following an earlier earthquake, the agency reported.
As of Friday afternoon, NJ Transit listed active alerts for the following train lines: Atlantic City, Main-Bergen County, Montclair-Boonton, Morris & Essex, Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, Pascack Valley, Raritan Valley.
Meanwhile, track inspections slowed down service on the following NJ Transit’s light rail lines: Hudson-Bergen, Newark, River Line.
No earthquake-related delays were being reported for NJ Transit bus lines as of Friday afternoon.
Air travelers in New Jersey also faced headaches on Friday due to the quake, with a ground stop issued at Newark Airport. Read More: Flight Disruptions At Newark Airport After Earthquake Shakes NJ
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