Shocking moment BULL is spotted running loose on train tracks at Newark Penn Station - causing delays up to 45 minutes as creature still hasn't been caught

A bull was spotted running on the tracks at Newark's Penn Station this morning. 

Commuters in New Jersey were delayed after the unruly animal was let loose on the train tracks - causing up to 45-minute disruptions. 

It's unclear how the brazen bull made its way to the train station - but police still haven't been able to capture him. 

Footage from Penn Station showed baffled commuters on the platform watching the brown creature trot up and down the train tracks just before 11am on Thursday.  

NJ Transit said this morning: 'Rail service is subject to up to 45 minute delays between Newark Penn and PSNY, due to Police activity near Newark Penn Station. 

'NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored by PATH and Hoboken, Newark Penn and 33rd Street New York.' 

People on social media were stunned by the reason for the train delays - and joked that something like this would only happen in New Jersey.

One person said: 'How does this even happen?? LOL. Only in Jersey that's for sure.'

Another added: 'Wow, I know i've gained a few winter lbs but please respect my privacy as I take transit.' 

And a third commuter said: 'Thanks for the proof, didn’t know how I would tell my boss about this delay.' 

One other said: 'How many travelers muttered "this is bulls**t" and were literally spot on...' 

This is not the first time animals have scurried their way onto transit lines.

In January, a railroad worker rescued a raccoon from an oncoming train after its testicle hair froze to the track.

Neil Mullis, 35, found the traumatized animal and carefully freed him using warm water and a shovel.

Mr Mullis, from Cochrane, Georgia, said: 'I poured the warm water under his bottom while a co-worker worked the shovel under his butt to try and break him loose.

'After about five minutes of slowly working him loose, he was free. He jumped off the rail and ran into the woods never looking back.' 

In 2019, four baby squirrels were found on train tracks in Berlin, Connecticut, with their tails braided together in what vets believe may be a case of animal abuse.

The 6-week-old animals were discovered on a railway line.

Their tails had been braided in pairs, then the two knots had been tied into one big tangle, according to Kensington Bird and Animal Hospital.