Politics & Government

NJ Transit: No Trains on Monday

Trains will be shuttered until further notice.

All NJ Transit trains will remain closed on Monday, according to a late release from the transportation company.

NJ Transit around 8:30 p.m. said it would be shutting down all train service, instead of selected lines. The North Jersey Coast line, the line serving the Jersey Shore area, and a some already were going to remain shut Monday.

But late Monday, the service decided to suspend all trains because of ongoing difficulties caused by Hurricane Irene, according to the release.

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"We only cancel service when we absolutely have to -- and Irene has forced us to do so on most of our rail lines," said James Weinstein, NJ TRANSIT Executive Director. "Our crews will work around the clock to clear trees, restore power and repair flood damage. We will get the trains running again as soon as we can."

Systemwide cross-honoring will take place Monday, meaning tickets on bus service, for instance, will be valid for trains, according to the release.

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Other services are also affected, the release says.

Rail Service:

  •  Crews continue to assess the rail infrastructure and are nearly complete.
  • There are numerous downed trees across the rail system.
  • Several rail stations are flooded.
  • Rail service will be suspended until further notice, except for the Atlantic City Rail Line, which will operate.
  • Rail customers (except ACRL) are advised to seek alternate transportation because of significant storm damage.
  • There will be NO service to the Meadowlands Sports Complex tomorrow night for the Giants/Jets Game due to expected limited equipment and crew members.  Coach USA will supplement its bus service from Port Authority Bus Terminal.

Bus Service:

  • Bus service is expected to operate a modified weekday schedule tomorrow, with fewer trips operating during peak periods on some routes.
  • Some routes may be subject to delays detours or cancellations due to local flooding.
  • Bus service to/from Willowbrook Mall and Mothers Park/Ride may be suspended due to flooding.

Light Rail Service:

  • Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and River Line will operate on a weekend schedule. River Line customers may be subject to delays between the Walter Rand Transportation Center and the Entertainment Center due to flooding.

Newark Light Rail will operate on a Saturday schedule.

Access Link:

  • Access Link Paratransit Service will begin operating at 1 p.m. on Monday.

NJ Transit is asking riders to allow extra time befoe starting a trip tomorrow. Further information will be made available on the system's website -- njtransit.com -- or by calling (973) 275-5555.


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