Source: New York Post
NJ Transit riders faced a hellish commute Thursday after extreme heat caused a slew of lengthy delays and cancellations — just a day after a 3% fare hike went into effect. The state’s transit service said equipment issues sparked several delays that snarled morning and evening commutes as an oppressive “heat dome” blanketed the tri-state area, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees. Extreme heat can cause a flurry of equipment issues, including sagging overhead wires, expanding and buckling rail tracks, melting roadways, and poor air conditioning performance.
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