I hope that NJT did not let this IDA example be a repeat of “SANDY”
NJ Transit train stuck in floodwaters after Ida remnants wreak havoc in N.J. - YouTube
Aside from the train stuck in Bound Brook I haven’t heard or seen a thing indicating a “Sandy, Part Deux.”
Time will tell, but it looks like Ida was a helluva shock for a lot of people in NJ. Even places not normally prone to flooding got nailed this time. Some areas recieved as much a 10 inches of rainfall.
Those interested can check nj.com or northjersey.com for reports, I looked last night but haven’t looked today (10:35 AM), at least not yet. It’s a hell of a mess in some places up there.
I’m sure reports will be updated as the day goes on.
Wasn’t most of the Sandy flooding due to storm surge and was salt water?
Yes, a combination of storm surge plus a full-moon tide. Add that to the fact that where the NJ Transit Meadowlands Maintenance Complex is located is the confluence of the Hackensack and Passaic Rivers where both rivers are tidal and salty, or more properly brackish. Also being at the head of Newark Bay didn’t help either. So, the unmoved equipment (both locomotives and cars) couldn’t help but be damaged when the yard flooded.
I haven’t heard that the same mistake was made this time. Not yet anyway. Hopefully not.
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