Category Archives: The Commute

News about the commute between Philadelphia and New York City on New Jersey Transit and Amtrak.

Waiting for me?

Posted on December 21, 2011 by bobmonek

Carrying a tray of cookies to work today, I stood waiting for the subway as the crowd gathered around. As the train arrived and the door opened, I paused assuming the crowd would rush into the car and I would … Continue reading →

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The crisscross entrance to Penn Station

Posted on July 4, 2011 by bobmonek

The 8th Avenue entrance to Penn Station confounds me. I’m not sure if it’s some sort of anti-terrorist measure or just some really bad planning. If you enter on the 8th Avenue and 33rd Street corner, you enter on the … Continue reading →

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‘Do you know how well educated I am?

Posted on June 17, 2011 by bobmonek

Gotta love this exchange on a Metro-North train between New York and Connecticut when a woman is told to keep her voice down. Classic “do you know who I am? moment.

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No so bad

Posted on May 9, 2011 by bobmonek

For NJTransit and Amtrak commuters, the derailed train in the East River tunnel seems to have had very little impact on Monday. Much different story for LIRR riders who will be suffering through canceled and delayed trains through Wednesday while … Continue reading →

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Monday morning madness

Posted on May 8, 2011 by bobmonek

The Monday morning commute could be a bit messy. First, we have the aftermath of Sunday’s PATH accident in Hoboken. PATH resumed partial service on Sunday night with one track in use. Hopefully, two tracks will be operational for the … Continue reading →

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