“Bulls on Tracks: The Latest Trend in NJ Transit?”
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – In a daring attempt to make the daily commute more exciting, a new trend has emerged among the wildlife population in New Jersey. A bull was spotted on the NJ Transit train tracks at Newark Penn Station, causing delays for about 45 minutes on Thursday morning.
Transit officials and concerned onlookers scrambled to rescue the rogue animal and return it to its rightful place in a pasture or farm or wherever bulls usually hang out. It is unclear how the bull escaped but theories range from a freak accident involving a broken fence to an elaborate plan orchestrated by the animal’s friends on the other side of the tracks.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing the bull deciding which train to take and struggling to purchase a ticket from the self-service kiosk. One commuter was even heard saying, “I don’t mind missing my 9 a.m. meeting if it means sharing my morning coffee with a 1500-pound mammal.”
This unexpected incident brought both amusement and inconvenience for many commuters who were already running late for their morning meetings. But it begs the question – is this the latest trend in NJ Transit? Will we be seeing lions, tigers, or bears on our next commute?
As expected, Twitter was quick to react. Hashtags such as #wildlifeontracks, #bullsatcommpest, and #animaltakeover started trending within minutes. Some even tweeted, “At least the bull wasn’t targeted by NJ Transit delays, which is more than we can say for the average commuter.” Another added, “With all the track work going on, maybe the bull just wanted to help out.”
NJ Transit officials advise commuters to be vigilant and stay calm in case of any further animal distractions. They stressed that it is crucial to let the experts handle any situation involving animals on the tracks.
In response to this incident, animal rights activists have called for stricter regulations to ensure that these types of situations do not occur. They claimed that the capture and relocation of the bull was unnecessary and caused undue trauma to the animal. “Let the bull ride the train like the rest of us,” exclaimed one activist.
As for the bull itself, we can only hope that it has learned its lesson and will stick to its own pasture from now on. This incident serves as a reminder that anything can happen during a commute and that we should always be prepared for the unexpected.
In conclusion, while this may have been an inconvenience for some, it is reassuring to know that NJ Transit is not just home for humans, but all species. We can only hope the next time we’re delayed, it’ll be for a more exciting reason than the usual track work or signal malfunction.
