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Nagoya drenched as torrential rain triggers highest flood warning and transit disruption
world3 days ago

Nagoya drenched as torrential rain triggers highest flood warning and transit disruption

Torrential rain pounded central Japan, triggering the Japan Meteorological Agency’s highest Level 5 flood warning for the Shonai River. In Nagoya, roads and rail lines were inundated, about 2,700 people sought shelter, four were injured, and subway services were halted. JR Chuo Line tracks were flooded and some Shinkansen services were temporarily suspended, with partial resumption later in the day as officials warned of landslide risk and more rain across western to northeastern Japan.

via Japan Wire by Kyodo News|
#emergency-warning#flooding#nagoya
Chicago battered by 80 mph winds, large hail and outages as storms roll through
weather1 month ago

Chicago battered by 80 mph winds, large hail and outages as storms roll through

A line of severe storms swept through the Chicago area with winds over 80 mph, golf- to baseball-sized hail, and flash flooding, causing widespread damage, hundreds of thousands to lose power, and major disruptions to flights and rail/transit; there were reports of tornado touchdowns in Orland Park and Glen Ellyn, though not yet confirmed by the NWS.

via NBC 5 Chicago|
#80-mph-winds#chicago-weather#hail
SEPTA Regional Rail Returns to Service After Overnight Manayunk-Norristown Derailment
transportation2 months ago

SEPTA Regional Rail Returns to Service After Overnight Manayunk-Norristown Derailment

An overnight derailment of a Manayunk-Norristown train near North Broad Street disrupted Philadelphia’s Regional Rail network, but service resumed by about 3 p.m. with Chestnut Hill East, Fox Chase, and Norristown lines back in operation. In the interim, several lines were suspended or truncated, with some trains terminating at Fern Rock or Suburban Station and riders advised to use the Market-Frankford Line to reach Center City. There were 47 people on the derailed train and no injuries reported. The incident followed a separate CSX derailment in Bensalem the day before, and residual delays may continue as crews clear and restore normal operations.

via NBC10 Philadelphia|
#philadelphia#regional-rail#septa
World Cup Disrupts NJ Transit Commutes at Penn Station
local2 months ago

World Cup Disrupts NJ Transit Commutes at Penn Station

World Cup-related security measures at MetLife Stadium forced NJ Transit to reserve Penn Station for World Cup-bound riders, shutting regular Penn Station services for several hours and sending locals to PATH via Newark. Many commuters missed the memo, facing long waits and frustration, while tourists paid steep fares and navigated a confusing station layout. Officials say the restrictions are to accommodate FIFA-mandated security checks and crowd management during the tournament.

via Gothamist|
#local#new-jersey-commuters#nj-transit
LIRR strike upends New York commutes as remote-work urged
transportation3 months ago

LIRR strike upends New York commutes as remote-work urged

New York officials urged remote work as a Long Island Rail Road strike shut down service for hundreds of thousands of riders, triggering emergency shuttle buses and extra subway service. The first LIRR walkout in about 30 years highlighted a stalled labor dispute, with unions arguing for higher wages and management saying negotiations will continue as riders cope with limited alternatives.

via NBC News|
#emergency-transit-options#lirr-strike#long-island-rail-road
D.C. Braces for Major Winter Storm as Transit Grinds to a Halt
local7 months ago

D.C. Braces for Major Winter Storm as Transit Grinds to a Halt

A major winter storm dumped snow and sleet on the D.C. region, prompting a state of emergency as 3–7 inches fell before sleet and the potential for freezing rain; Metro suspended many bus routes, with only a subset kept open and trains operating on a weekend schedule, while flights were canceled at Reagan National and Dulles; shelters opened to the homeless and public libraries closed as travel and daily life are disrupted.

via wamu.org|
#flights-canceled#libraries-closed#local