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NJ Transit Says Expect Delays for Wednesday Commute
Weather-related equipment issues are expected to delay rail commute times by 20-30 minutes.
Continuing record-high temperatures are expected to cause difficulties on NJ Transit lines for Wednesday morning commutes.
A NJ Transit advisory posted at 9:28 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6 said, "Rail service on all lines is subject to 20-30 minute delays due to weather related issues.
A second alert at the same time said, "During a.m. commute on Wednesday, July 7, NJ Transit rail service may be subject to delays and cancellations due to weather-related equipment problems."
Rail users are encouraged to visit njtransit.com for updates and allow extra time for their commutes.
A second heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service Tuesday night, lasting until 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Heat index temperatures are predicted at levels similar to that of Tuesday, which were estimated as high as 105 degrees.
An earlier Patch article listed precautionary and preparedness items to help avoid heat-related illnesses, the leading weather-related cause of death according to the Red Cross.
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