PATH train service on two major lines was resuming with delays ahead of the peak morning rush Wednesday after authorities investigated a reported smoke condition.
Service between Hoboken and 33rd Street and Journal Square and 33rd Street was shut down as of 6 a.m. while the fire department checked out the smoke condition at Christopher Street. The problem started about an hour earlier, but for a time was only affecting Hoboken to 33rd Street service.
By 6:40 a.m., authorities said service on the two lines was resuming with delays as third rail power was restored at Christopher Street. Details on the nature of the smoke condition weren't immediately clear.
NJ Transit is cross-honoring PATH tickets at Hoboken, Newark, Secaucus and New York Penn Station.
Service between Newark and Hoboken and the World Trade Center is operating on schedule.
JSQ-33, HOB-33 resuming with delays. NWK-WTC, HOB-WTC operating. 3rd rail power is being restored at CHRS St. NJT rail cross honoring PATH at HOB, NWK, SEC, NYPS. NJT Bus #126 also cross honoring. Next update w/in 15m.
— PATH Train (@PATHTrain) November 20, 2024
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