Weather & Science
New York Faces Fresh Commuter Woes as Record Heat Cancels Trains Across Northeast
An intensifying heat wave has led to train cancellations and delays on public transit systems up and down the Northeast Corridor.
A passenger uses a fan to cool down on the 1 Train subway in New York City on July 16.
Photographer: Adam Gray/Getty Images
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A searing heat wave in the Northeast US has led to canceled commuter trains in the New York City metro area and caused train delays in the Washington area.
Record heat spread across the US on Tuesday. Washington’s heat tied a record high of 104F (40C) Tuesday, the third straight day of temperature above 100F. In New York City, heat advisories were in place, with more excessive heat warnings in parts of New Jersey. Heavy thunderstorms