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#1 KevinKorell

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Posted 06 March 2018 - 06:32 PM

WPVI-TV, 6-ABC in Philadelphia, PA, 3/6/18:

 


NJ Transit announces plan for Wednesday's snow

 

 New Jersey Transit said it is implementing its severe storm schedule ahead of the nor'easter set to bring a major snowstorm to the area on Wednesday.

 

 

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Posted 06 March 2018 - 10:39 PM

NJ Transit news release 3/6/18:

NJ TRANSIT IMPLEMENTS SEVERE WEATHER RAIL SCHEDULE FOR WINTER STORM
 

 

NEWARK, NJ — NJ TRANSIT is implementing its Severe Weather Schedule Level 1 on its rail system for Wednesday, March 7, as heavy, wet snow is forecasted in the area. Cross-honoring is in effect for rail, bus and private carriers and light rail service for Wednesday, March 7. Customers should check njtransit.com for updates.

 

A “Severe Weather Rail Schedule’’ is a limited weekday rail schedule utilized during weather events or other emergency situations. The “Severe Weather Schedules’’ were created last year for customers to clearly identify their travel options. These schedules can be found online and are also available in our printed timetables.

 

Bus and light rail services are anticipated to operate regular weekday schedules as weather conditions permit. 

IMPORTANT:  Due to the projected rapid snow accumulation in conjunction with local and county travel bans in place, there is the potential for all North and Central Jersey bus service -- including bus service to/from PABT -- to be suspended before the afternoon peak travel period.  Customers should closely monitor njtransit.com, My Transit alerts, social media and broadcast news reports for the latest status of the system.

 

For customers of Bus Route Nos. 196/197, on Wednesday, March 7, NJ TRANSIT rail will cross-honor bus passes and tickets on the Port Jervis Line trains to/from Harriman, Tuxedo and Sloatsburg. Bus service to/from Warwick, N.Y., will originate/terminate at West Milford Park & Ride due to weather conditions.  Bus 196 will operate on a snow detour and will not operate on Skyline Drive. Additionally, Shortline Bus will not be operating in Orange County, N.Y.

 

Access Link Regions 2 (Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem) and 3 (Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland , S. Ocean) will operate on a regular schedule as long as weather conditions allow.  Access Link Regions 4 (Mercer, Middlesex, North Ocean), 5 (Essex, Morris, Somerset, Union), 6(Bergen, Passaic, Hudson) are canceled.

 

NJ TRANSIT will have personnel and assets in position to address any issues that may arise during or after the storm, which is expected to bring snow totals as high as 12 inches to certain counties in northern New Jersey. 

 

NJ TRANSIT’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will open during the early morning hours tomorrow and remain open throughout the day as key personnel monitor any impacts on the system throughout the storm’s duration. 

 

Customers are strongly advised to monitor the status of the system by checking njtransit.com frequently.  Customers are also encouraged to sign up for My Transit Alerts, which provide customized notifications via email or text message based on a customer’s preferred mode of travel.  My Transit alerts can be accessed by creating a free account on njtransit.com.  In addition, customers are advised to monitor NJ TRANSIT’s social media feeds on Twitter and Facebook, as well as tune in to broadcast traffic reports for the latest information.

 

Important Notes:

 

  • Cross-honoring will be in effect for Wednesday, March 7 on NJ TRANSIT bus and private carriers, rail and light rail services. At this time, it is not anticipated that there will be cross-honoring on PATH or NY Waterway ferries.
  • Regular weekday service for bus, light rail and Access Link will operate as long as conditions allow.
  • Stay connected during your commute through Facebook and Twitter. Search for rail, bus or light rail-specific Twitter accounts for the best information. While we make every effort to respond to comments posted on our social media channels, we recommend that you contact our Customer Service team directly with critical or time-sensitive issues.

 

  • Twitter:  @NJTRANSIT

  • Facebook:  facebook.com/NJTRANSIT

 

  • Before starting your trip, visit the Travel Alerts page at njtransit.com for up-to-the-minute service information.  This information is also available by calling (973) 275-5555 or from broadcast traffic reports.
  • Customers are encouraged to sign up for the My Transit alert system on njtransit.com, which delivers travel advisories for your specific trip to your cell phone.
  • Allow extra time getting to and from your destination.  Use extreme caution when walking on exposed sidewalks or station platforms and when boarding trains and buses.
  • Listen closely to public address announcements at stations for late-breaking service information.

 



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Posted 08 March 2018 - 09:04 AM

 

NJ TRANSIT Resumes Bus, Light Rail and Limited Rail Service after Winter Storm - Thursday, March 8, 2018

 

 
UPDATES:

 

 

Northeast Corridor eastbound trains are subject to delays due to Amtrak signal problems. Northeast Corridor eastbound trains are bypassing Hamilton, Princeton Junction and Jersey Avenue stations due to an Amtrak overhead wire problem. Customers may take a westbound train to Trenton for eastbound service.

 

 

River LINE light-rail Service is subject to 15 minute delays in both directions due to signal problems.

 

Morris and Essex, Gladstone and Montclair-Boonton Line service remains suspended due to overhead wire problems.

 

Raritan Valley Line train service has resumed between Raritan and Newark Penn Station. Train service between High Bridge and Raritan remains suspended in both directions due to trees down across the tracks.

 

Atlantic City Rail Line service remains suspended in both directions between Philadelphia 30th St. and Atlantic City due to signal problems.

 

Princeton Shuttle (Dinky) service remains suspended due to a mechanical problem. Substitute bus service is being provided.

 

Bus Route Nos. 196 & 197 will operate to/from Ringwood Park & Ride due to winter weather road conditions. No service to Warwick NY.

 

 

NJ TRANSIT resumes bus, light rail and limited rail service after winter storm.

Bus and light rail resume regular weekday service, and cross-honoring remains in effect.


As road conditions improve following the winter storm, NJ TRANSIT has resumed bus service statewide for Thursday, March 8. Rail service on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line and Pascack Valley Line is operating on a regular weekday service.

However, Raritan Valley, Atlantic City, Main/Bergen County, Port Jervis and Morristown, Gladstone Branch and Montclair Boonton lines were heavily impacted by the storm. Service updates on these lines will be announced as they become available.

Bus has resumed regular service. Customers can expect delays and detours due to local road conditions.

Access Link has resumed regular service in Region 3 (Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and South Ocean). Regions 2, 4, 5 and 6 will resume service at noon on Thursday, March 8.
 
All Light-Rail lines are expected to operate on regular weekday schedules.

Systemwide cross-honoring is in effect on rail, bus and and private carriers and light-rail systems. Also cross-honoring on PATH and New York Waterway.

 

 

 

 

Important Notes:

 

 

 

  • Before starting your trip, visit the Travel Alerts page for up-to-the-minute service information. This information is also available by calling (973) 275-5555

 

  • Customers are encouraged tosign up for the My Transit alert system, which delivers travel advisories for your specific trip to your email/cell phone.
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  • Allow extra time getting to and from your destination.  Use extreme caution when walking on exposed sidewalks or station platforms and when boarding trains and buses.

 

  • Listen closely to public address announcements at stations for late-breaking service information.

 

 

For additional information and language assistance, please call NJ TRANSIT Customer Service at (973) 275-5555 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily.

 



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Posted 08 March 2018 - 11:23 PM

NJ Transit news release 3/8/17:
 

NJ TRANSIT TO RESUME FULL SERVICE FOR FRIDAY
 

 

NEWARK, NJ – NJ TRANSIT rail, bus, light rail and Access Link services will all operate on a regular weekday schedule for Friday, March 9, 2018. Rail, bus, and light rail crews, along with the New Jersey Transit Police Department, worked continuously to prepare for, and recover from, the devastating effects of this powerful storm that caused significant impacts across our entire transportation network.


For the latest travel information, customers should visit njtransit.com, access  NJ TRANSIT’s Twitter feed at @NJTRANSIT or listen to broadcast traffic reports.  Additionally, NJ TRANSIT will provide the most current service information via the My Transit alert system (www.njtransit.com/mytransit), which delivers travel advisories to your smartphone. Service information is also available by calling (973) 275-5555. 

 

Due to the freeze/thaw cycle, customers are advised to use extreme caution around bus stops, station and facilities as slippery conditions may exist. Customers should also build extra travel time into their schedules as residual delays and some cancellations may occur from the residual effects of the storm.

 

NJ TRANSIT crews removed well over 100 trees and branches which blocked rail tracks across the state in order to restore service. To get to the affected areas, crews had to walk in significant amounts of snow, up to 20 inches in some cases, to remove these trees and branches.

 






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