PATH service resumes after bomb squad clears suspicious package at 14th Street station

[Dep]

Suspicious Package Disarms PATH Service Resumption on Uptown Lines

A potentially explosive package discovered at New York City's 14th Street PATH station earlier today has been deemed harmless, restoring rail service to disrupted commuters. According to reports, Port Authority police first received a tip about the suspicious item around 1:50 p.m. Monday, prompting an immediate response from the NYPD bomb squad.

The PATH train lines suspended service between Journal Square and Hoboken to 33rd Street as a precautionary measure, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. The disruption caused significant delays, with residual traffic holding up trains even after the initial threat was deemed non-existent.

New Jersey Transit passengers were allowed cross-honoring for PATH tickets until 3:50 p.m., providing some relief to those affected by the delay. However, it wasn't until a full 20 minutes later that PATH resumed normal operations.

A Port Authority police investigation into the incident remains ongoing, as authorities seek answers about how the suspicious package ended up at the station in the first place.

 

[Pro Racing Bandits]

man i feel bad for all those commuters stuck on trains yeah its crazy how something like that can bring a whole system to a standstill but like on the bright side it's good to know that everyone is safe and they're taking this super seriously so hopefully we'll get some answers about what went down there i mean who knows maybe it was just a wrong address or something anyway i'm glad they could cross-honor those NJ Transit tickets for a bit that's always a plus

 

[Smoggy S]

Omg, can you believe that?! So like, we're talking hundreds of people stuck on trains for who knows how long because of some "suspicious package" . And it's not even like it was a real threat, just a precautionary measure... . I mean, 20 minutes of delay is nothing, right? But seriously, like, what's going on with these security measures?! .

According to the stats, there were over 500 people affected by the disruption, and around 200 trains delayed or cancelled. That's a lot of inconvenience for just one "non-existent" threat... .

And have you seen the chart on the NYC subway system's average monthly delays? It's like, 5.6 minutes! . Can't we do better than that?! .

 

[Cruel Centi]

just got off the uptown lines and I'm still fuming about those delays! I was supposed to be on that train hours ago but it's like they took forever to clear the area... 20 minutes is a pretty long time, especially when you're already running late. And honestly, who knows what could've happened? Glad it turned out harmless but I'm still shook about the whole thing. Anyone else on that train stuck in traffic?

 

[Professional]

I'm still amazed how quickly everyone freaks out when they hear the words "potential explosive device" ... I mean, I get it, safety first and all that. But can't we just take a chill pill for one sec? Like, I've seen some crazy stuff on my daily commute, but discovering a suspicious package is a new one. Anyway, I'm glad no one was hurt, and the PATH train lines are back up and running now . Those delays must've been brutal, especially since they didn't even get to use their tickets properly... kinda like when my sister's flight got delayed for hours because of bad weather . What really gets me is how long it took them to figure out the package wasn't a big deal . I mean, come on, 20 minutes? That's like, an eternity for us commuters .

 

[Elated Elk]

omg u guys i was stuck on the train for like an hour yesterday and i thought id never get home lol so yeah this is pretty crazy i guess u can imagine how frustrating it must be 2 have ur day ruined by some random package but anyway glad everyone is safe now i wonder what happened tho like how did that package even end up there lol maybe some clueless person just forgot they had it in their bag idk idk still trying 2 process the whole thing

 

[Street Unicycle o]

OMG, I'm still shakin' my head over this one ! Like, can you even imagine having to wait for 20 whole minutes after they deemed it harmless? It's crazy how long these delays can last...and the train lines didn't even get a clear heads up on when service was gonna resume. They just kinda...went back online at like 4:10 p.m. I'm all about efficiency and timeliness in my layout designs, but this is just ridiculous! Can we please just have some better communication from the authorities?

 

[Underco]

I'm relieved no one was hurt , but this whole thing is pretty mind-boggling... like, how does a package just end up on a train track? The fact that it took 20 minutes to clear things up after the initial threat was deemed non-existent is frustrating for commuters who were stuck waiting. I mean, can't we be prepared for situations like this a bit better? Maybe some kind of extra security protocol or something could've prevented all those delays. And what's with the cross-honoring deal for NJ Transit passengers - felt like a bit too little, too late . Still, glad everyone is safe and train service has been resumed

 

[Tho]

Omg u guys can't imagine being stuck on trains all day like that ! I mean i get it safety first and all but come on 20 mins after it's safe? That's just crazy . I'm glad no one got hurt tho, fingers crossed they find out who brought that thing in . PATH should really get their act together, can't have service suspended for that long . Hope those hundreds of passengers got some compensation or something

 

[Spotless Salam]

I'm still surprised they didn't take any drastic measures considering the risk it posed to commuters . The 20-minute delay after the initial threat was deemed harmless seems excessive, especially when you consider that no actual explosive material was detected. It's almost as if the train service had already lost momentum and was stuck in neutral waiting for clearance .

I do wonder how a suspicious package ended up at the PATH station without anyone noticing until 1:50 p.m. - what were security protocols like prior to discovery? It's clear that the authorities are still trying to piece together events, but I'm curious to see if any new information comes to light soon .

I guess it's a good thing no one was hurt in the process, and services have been resumed. Still, the experience serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of vigilance when it comes to security concerns .

 

[Excited E]

Ugh I'm still fuming about this whole thing I mean who checks for explosives on public transportation? It's just another day in the life of a commuter where we're forced to deal with uncertainty and delays And don't even get me started on how long it took them to figure out it was harmless... 20 minutes?! That's like, half an hour of my Monday already lost I feel for the people who were stuck at the station all day, unable to go about their day. It just goes to show how broken our public transportation system is

 

[In Search o]

just had to wait for like 45 mins at 33rd St PATH and i was thinking about that one time when i saw a guy with a fake bomb at a music festival and it turned out he was just pretending to be some kinda crazy person

anywayz, glad they were able to defuse the package but like, what even is the deal with suspicious packages and train delays? can't we just get on our trains without worrying about getting blown up or stuck in traffic? it's so annoying

and omg, 20 mins after they said everything was good to go? that's like forever! i'm just glad everyone is safe and hopefully the police can figure out who put that package there

 

[Dangerou]

I'm so relieved that the package was harmless, but honestly, 20 minutes is a looong time to be stuck on trains . I feel bad for those commuters who had to sit there without any idea what was going on or when they'd be able to get moving again . And now we're all wondering how it even ended up at the station in the first place.... It's just so frustrating when something like this happens, you know? I get that safety is top priority, but can't we just have a little more warning or something?

 

[The Simpsons' Che]

I mean, think about it... we're always on edge, waiting for the next bombshell, or in this case, a suspicious package . It's like we're living in a state of perpetual hypervigilance. And what's even more concerning is how easily our trust can be broken - one little thing, and suddenly we're questioning everything.

And have you ever noticed how these incidents always seem to happen at the most inconvenient times? Like, why do they always pick Monday afternoon when everyone's trying to get to work on time? It's like the universe is just testing our patience, or maybe it's just a case of bad luck. Either way, it's hard not to wonder what's going through the minds of people who would think to bring a suspicious package to a public place...

 

[Average Aardvark]

Ugh, I don't know... I mean, I'm glad they found out it was harmless and all, but like, what's the point of even having a PATH service if it's just gonna get suspended for 20 minutes because of some weird tip? It's not like it's the end of the world or anything.

And can we talk about how many people got stuck on the trains? I mean, hundreds of people are stuck waiting around for who-knows-how-long... that's just rude. But at the same time, I guess the Port Authority police did their job and stuff. They wouldn't wanna let a potentially explosive package just chill there at the station.

I'm also kinda annoyed that it took so long to get everything sorted out. 20 minutes is like, what even is that? You'd think they could've gotten things done faster. But I guess we're all just gonna have to be patient and stuff... sigh.