Bull’s Morning Walk Causes Chaos at NJ Transit
In a brazen attempt to challenge the transportation system’s authority, an escaped bovine caused a 45-minute long delay for New Jersey commuters on Thursday morning when it wandered onto the tracks at Newark Penn Station.
Eyewitnesses watched in amazement as the bull sauntered onto the tracks without regard for the dozens of waiting trains and their already frustrated passengers. Some even speculated that the animal was attempting to prove a point about the notoriously unreliable nature of New Jersey transit.
One passenger, who asked to remain anonymous, claimed to have seen the animal “smirking” as it knowingly obstructed the morning rush hour traffic. “I swear he looked like he was taking notes,” the witness added.
The bull’s unexpected appearance caught transit officials off guard, who scrambled to contain the situation and ensure the safety of both drivers and passengers. Despite their best efforts, the animal proved to be quite stubborn and refused to move off the tracks.
Reports indicate that the bull was eventually contained and removed without incident by NJ Transit officials. However, many passengers still reported delays and disruptions frustratingly extending well into the morning commute.
In what some consider a bizarre coincidence, a group of protesters gathered outside Penn Station that same morning to voice their concerns over the recent uptick in delays and cancellations across NJ Transit lines. While the motivation behind the bull’s antics remain uncertain, some speculate that the escaped animal may have been inspired by the protesters’ message.
Rumors of a future collaboration between the bovine and the disgruntled commuters have yet to be substantiated, but passengers remain hopeful that the incident will serve as a wake-up call for NJ Transit officials to make meaningful changes to their operation.
In a statement released Thursday afternoon, NJ Transit apologized to passengers for the inconvenience caused by the bull’s unexpected appearance. They made assurances that they are taking steps to prevent similar incidents in the future, including implementing stricter safety measures on their tracks and hiring extra security personnel to keep an eye out for rogue animals.
The bull, meanwhile, remains at large, and commuters are advised to keep an eye out for any unexpected animal visitors during their morning commute.
