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NJ Transit to Restore Rail Service Tuesday

Bus and light rail to operate regular weekday schedule.

Most of NJ Transit's rail service will be available Tuesday, the agency said in a release.

NJ Transit's rail service was suspended Monday as the agency worked through repairs despite flooding and some rail lines being blocked by trees after Hurricane Irene. NJ Transit said its bus and rail lines will operate on weekday schedules, but remaining storm damage could result in delays.

NJ Transit's advisories are as follows:

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Rail Service:

  • Northeast Corridor:  Trains are expected to operate between New Brunswick Station and New York only, due to ongoing flooding at Trenton Transit Center. Service will remain suspended between Trenton and New Brunswick until further notice. 
    • Northeast Corridor trains will operate every 20 minutes from New Brunswick to New York.
    • Northeast Corridor trains will operate hourly out of New York Penn Station to New Brunswick.
  • North Jersey Coast Line: Trains are expected to operate, subject to delays in both directions due to storm damage. In addition, 3500-series trains to/from South Amboy may be cancelled.
  • Raritan Valley Line: Trains are expected to operate, subject to delays in both directions due to storm damage. 
  • Morris & Essex Lines: Trains are expected to operate on a regular weekday schedule Tuesday.    
  • Main/Bergen County Line: Trains are expected to operate on a regular weekday schedule Tuesday. Customers who normally transfer at Secaucus for service to New York are advised to stay on the train to Hoboken to connect with PATH at no additional charge.    
  • Port Jervis Line: Rail service will remain suspended due to flooding and storm damage between Suffern and Harriman.
  • Montclair-Boonton Line: Trains are expected to operate on a regular weekday schedule Tuesday between Hoboken/New York and Montclair State University Station at Little Falls. Service will be suspended between Little Falls and Mountain Lakes due to storm damage.
  • Pascack Valley Lines: Trains are expected to operate on a regular weekday schedule Tuesday. Customers who normally transfer at Secaucus for service to New York are advised to stay on the train to Hoboken to connect with PATH at no additional charge.
  • Atlantic City Rail Line: Trains will operate on a regular weekday schedule Tuesday.

Bus Service:

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  • Bus service will operate on a regular weekday schedule Tuesday.
  • Some routes may be subject to delays, detours or cancellations due to local flooding.
  • Bus service to/from Willowbrook Mall and Mothers Park/Ride both in Wayne may be suspended due to flooding.
  • Bus routes 194 and 196 remain suspended due to flooding along the Route 23 corridor.

Light Rail Service:

  • Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and Newark Light Rail will operate on a regular weekday schedule.
  • River Line will operate on a weekend schedule Tuesday until Wednesday. 

Access Link:

  • Access Link Paratransit Service will operate trips as scheduled Tuesday.

Systemwide Cross-Honoring in Effect:

To give customers additional travel options, NJ TRANSIT will offer systemwide cross-honoring, enabling customers to use their ticket or pass on an alternate travel mode–rail, bus or light rail, PATH and private carrier buses.

Important Travel Information:

  • Before starting your trip, visit njtransit.com for up-to-the-minute service information. This information is also available by calling (973) 275-5555 or from broadcast traffic reports.
  • Allow plenty of extra time travel time. Delays and service changes are possible.
  • Listen closely to public address announcements at stations for late-breaking service information.


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