NEW YORK — Rail systems in the Northeast are operating with some delays and schedule alterations in light of a storm forecast to drop up to 10 inches of snow in New York City.
As of 8:20 a.m. EST, New York’s MTA is reporting some delays on the Metro-North New Haven Line, and cancellations of two other Metro-North trains. The MTA website reports “good service” on all other commuter lines. Check mta.info for more information.
NJ Transit is experiencing some delays and cancellations; system-wide cross-honoring of ticket and passes is in effect on rail, bus, and light rail, as well as private buses, throughout the day. Check the travel alerts page at NJTransit.com for more details.
CTRail reports its Hartford Line is operating on or near schedule.
In the Philadelphia area, SEPTA commuter rail is operating a Saturday schedule. Details are available here.
In the Boston area, the MBTA reports it is running regular commuter rail and subway service as of 8 am. EST, but the Mattapan Trolley has been replaced by shuttle buses.
Northeast commuter railroads are operating normally because the weather is normal. Ten inches of snow in March is what the Northeast almost always gets in March. Sometimes (rarely but it happens) the Northeast gets TEN FEET of snow in March.
Richard Anderson headed an airline based in MSP with a huge hub at DTW. (He should know; there’s a plaque honoring him in the former Northwest terminal at DTW, now the Delta terminal.) If he hasn’t learned the word “snow” yet he’s a really slow thinker.