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Posted 07 February 2013 - 05:02 PM

NJ TRANSIT Announces Systemwide Cross-Honoring in Advance of Winter Storm - Friday, February 8 and Saturday, February 9, 2013



As the season’s next winter storm moves toward the region, NJ TRANSIT operations, customer service and police personnel are taking steps to minimize delays and ensure service reliability and safety. Customers are strongly advised to check njtransit.com before traveling for up-to-the-minute service information.

Systemwide Cross-Honoring in Effect: NJ TRANSIT will offer full systemwide cross-honoring for the entire service day Friday, February 8 and Saturday, February 9, enabling customers to use their ticket or pass on an alternate travel mode—rail, bus or light rail – at no additional cost.

Additionally, NJ TRANSIT is encouraging customers to consider traveling early on Friday due to the expected impact of the storm on the evening commute. NJ TRANSIT will closely monitor the crowds at New York Penn Station, Hoboken Terminal and the Port Authority Bus Terminal and make adjustments to service as necessary.

Customers are advised of the following:
Systemwide: NJ TRANSIT plans to operate a regular weekday schedule on Friday, February 8, and a regular weekend schedule on Saturday, February 9. Depending on the impact of the storm, it may be necessary for NJ TRANSIT to modify service as conditions change.

Bus Service: While every effort will be made to continue operating bus service throughout the state, customers may experience delays or detours on their routes in the event of extreme winter weather conditions. Customers are advised to plan accordingly and anticipate disruptions to bus service.

Travel Advice: For the latest travel information, visit njtransit.com or access our Twitter feed at @NJ_TRANSIT prior to starting your trip. In the event of delays or service adjustments, NJ TRANSIT will provide the most current service information via the My Transit alert system, which delivers travel advisories for your specific trip to your cell phone, PDA or pager. (If you are not yet a My Transit subscriber, we encourage you to sign up at .njtransit.com/mytransit) Service information is also available by calling (973) 275-5555 or from broadcast traffic reports.

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

Stairs, flooring and platforms can be slippery, so please use caution when walking along wet surfaces or any outdoor surface exposed to the weather. Use extra care when boarding or exiting buses and trains. Report slippery or unsafe conditions to bus operators, train crews or NJ TRANSIT staff.

During this time, customers should allow for additional travel time. For further information, please call NJ TRANSIT Customer Service at (973) 275-5555.



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Posted 07 February 2013 - 11:32 PM

New alert from NJ TRANSIT includes the above, plus the commuter rail division will be running its holiday early getaway schedule:

Northeast Corridor

The following trains WILL operate: Train 8849 (the 2:02 p.m. NY departure), Train 8851(the 2:24 p.m. NY departure) and Train 8855(the 3:27 p.m. NY departure). These trains are shaded in red on the weekday FROM (outbound) panel of the October 14 public timetable. (NOTE: Getaway Trains 8845 and 8847 WILL NOT operate on Friday.)

The following regular trains WILL NOT operate: Train 3867 (the 5:21 p.m. NY departure), Train 3955 (the 5:45 p.m. NY departure), and Train 3961 (the 6:39 p.m. NY departure). These trains are shaded gray on the weekday FROM (outbound) panel of the October 14 public timetable, and are normally cancelled on getaway days.

North Jersey Coast Line

Train 8249 (the 2:33 p.m. NY departure) WILL operate.
Train 3267 WILL NOT operate.

Customers continuing beyond Long Branch should use Train 3263 (the 5:06 p.m. NY departure) or Train 3269 (the 5:36 p.m. NY Departure) from New York/Newark (NOTE: Bay Head shuttle train 4367 will operate, as will Train 2311 (the 5:44 p.m. Hoboken departure) to Bay Head.
Train 3269 will add a South Amboy stop at 6:20 p.m.

Raritan Valley Line

Train 8529 (the 3:07 p.m. Newark departure) and Train 8545 (6:03 p.m. Newark departure) WILL operate. These trains are shaded in orange on the weekday FROM (outbound) panel of the October 14 public timetable.·
Train 5743 (the 5:52 p.m. Newark departure) and Train 5445 (the 6:03 p.m. Newark departure) WILL NOT operate. These trains are shaded gray on the weekday FROM (outbound) panel of the October 14 public timetable, and are normally cancelled on getaway days.

Morris & Essex Lines

Train 8935 (the 2:26 p.m. NY departure) and Train 8939 (the 3:12 p.m. NY departure) WILL operate.

Port Jervis Line

Train 99 WILL operate.
Train 59 WILL NOT operate.

Please note that NJ TRANSIT will closely monitor the crowds at New York Penn Station, Hoboken Terminal and the Port Authority Bus Terminal and make further adjustmentsto service as necessary.



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Posted 08 February 2013 - 06:55 PM

Friday evening update:

UPDATE: NJ TRANSIT TO SUSPEND SOME RAIL AND BUS SERVICE THIS EVENING DUE TO WINTER STORM



Below are the last trains for the rail lines being suspended. Trains will make local stops:

M&E Eastbound: 6672 (7:54 PM from Dover to NY); 882 (7:08 PM from Hackettstown to Hoboken)
M&E Westbound: 1085 (7:22 PM from Hoboken to Dover/Hackettstown); 6667 (8:03 PM from NY to Dover)
Montclair-Boonton Eastbound: 6264 (7:07 PM from Montclair State University to NY)
Montclair-Boonton Westbound: 1085 (7:22 PM from Hoboken to Hackettstown); 6293 (8:37 PM from NY to Montclair State University)
Gladstone Eastbound: 436 (8:50 PM from Gladstone to Hoboken)
Gladstone Westbound: 443 (7:32 PM from Hoboken to Gladstone)
Due to rapidly deteriorating weather conditions and in the interest of customer and employee safety, NJ TRANSIT will be suspending some bus and rail service later this evening. Customers are advised to check njtransit.com for the latest service information.

Bus Service: NJ TRANSIT bus service in northern and central New Jersey (all routes north of I-195) will be suspended as of 8 p.m. This includes all routes that serve Port Authority Bus Terminal and George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal, all routes that operate via U.S. Route 9, and all northern local bus routes. This service suspension will remain in effect until further notice, and will be lifted when buses can again safely operate throughout the impacted area.

Bus service will continue to operate in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester,Mercer and Salem counties unless weather conditions change.

Rail Service: NJ TRANSIT’s Morris & Essex Lines (including Gladstone Branch service), Montclair-Boonton Lines and all Midtown Direct services will be suspended as of 8 p.m.

Due to high wind gusts, heavy snow accumulation and the possibility of falling trees, NJ TRANSIT is suspending rail service onthese lines that were heavily hit by Hurricane Sandy, which took away system redundancies. This step also is being taken to avoid potentially stranding customers in the territory that is being hardest hit by the storm.

This suspension will continue through tomorrow, Saturday, February 9, 2013. It should be noted that it takes at least 12 hours to restore rail service once it has been suspended.

However, rail crews will be on standby at key locations to expedite the start of service after crews have completed inspections, any necessary repairs are complete, and conditions have been deemed safe for customers and employees.

In addition, customers are advised that prior to 8 pm, some trains may be cancelled and/or combined due to deteriorating weather conditions.

Customers are encouraged to log onto njtransit.com – or follow NJ TRANSIT’s twitter feed at @nj_transit for further service updates.



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Posted 09 February 2013 - 08:41 AM

8 AM Update: Bus, Rail Service Restoration Status

2/9/13 SERVICE RESTORATION UPDATE - AS OF 8 A.M.



Bus Service:

All central and northern New Jersey bus service north of I-195 has been restored as of 8:00 a.m. This includes all routes that serve the U.S. 9 corridor, the Port Authority Bus Terminal, the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal, as well as all northern local bus routes.

Customers should expect service delays and detours throughout the day due to local road conditions. As such, customers should afford themselves ample time to reach their final destinations.

Rail Service:

NJ TRANSIT’s Morris & Essex Lines, Montclair-Boonton Lines and all Midtown Direct services remain temporarily suspended while crews continue a full assessment of the system this morning. Once engineers determine that rail service can safely resume, crews will immediately begin the service restoration process. It normally takes at least 12 hours to restore rail service following service suspensions, however steps have already been taken to expedite service restoration following the completion of inspections and any necessary repairs.

Systemwide Cross-Honoring Remains in Effect:

To give customers additional travel options, NJ TRANSIT will continue to offer full system wide cross-honoring on Saturday, February 9, enabling customers to use their ticket or pass on an alternate travel mode--rail, light rail or bus. Additionally, NJ TRANSIT bus, rail, light rail and bus passes will be cross-honored on private carrier buses.

Extended Station Hours for Customer Comfort:

All NJ TRANSIT-owned and operated rail station waiting rooms will remain open with extended hours.

Please be advised of the Access Link service for Saturday & Sunday:

Saturday, February 9

Regions 2 & 3 - Full service unless conditions warrant change.
Regions 4, 5 & 6 – NO SERVICE ALL DAY
Sunday, February 10 - RESUME ALL SERVICE

OPERATIONS CENTER FOR RESERVATIONS – late start Saturday at approximately 10:00 a.m.

Region 2 – Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem Counties.

Region 3 – Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and So. Ocean Counties.

Region 4 – Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and No. Ocean Counties.

Region 5 – Essex, Union, Somerset andMorris Counties.

Region 6 – Bergen, Hudson, Passaic and parts of Essex Counties.

Mountain Creek Service cancelled on Saturday, February 9, 2013:

The No. 304 service between NY-PABT, Wayne Transit Center & Mountain Creek Ski Resort will be cancelled for Saturday, February 9, 2013 due to inclement weather conditions.

Customers are advised of the following:

Systemwide: NJ TRANSIT plans to operate a regular weekend schedule on Saturday, February 9. Depending on the impact of the storm, it may be necessary for NJ TRANSIT to modify service as conditions change.

Bus Service: While every effort will be made to continue operating bus service throughout the state, customers may experience delays or detours on their routes in the event of extreme winter weather conditions. Customers are advised to plan accordingly and anticipate disruptions to bus service.

Travel Advice: For the latest travel information, visit http://njtransit.com/ or access our Twitter feed at @NJ_TRANSIT prior to starting your trip. In the event of delays or service adjustments, NJ TRANSIT will provide the most current service information via the My Transit alertsystem, which delivers travel advisories for your specific trip to your cellphone, PDA or pager. (Ifyou are not yet a My Transit subscriber, we encourage you to sign up at http://njtransit.com/mytransit ) Service information is also available by calling (973) 275-5555 or from broadcast traffic reports.

Listen closely to public address announcementsat stationsfor late-breaking service information.

Stairs, flooring and platforms can be slippery, so please use caution when walking along wet surfaces or any outdoorsurface exposed to the weather. Use extra care when boarding or exiting buses and trains. Report slippery or unsafe conditions to bus operators, train crews or NJ TRANSIT staff.

During this time, customers should allow for additional travel time. For further information, please call NJ TRANSIT Customer Serviceat (973) 275-5555.



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Posted 09 February 2013 - 10:42 AM

Rail system update as of 10:15 AM Saturday:

Final: 2/9/13 SERVICE RESTORATION UPDATE (AS OF 10:15 AM)


Rail Service:

• Service along the Morris & Essex and the Montclair lines will resume at 12pm. This includes Midtown Direct service along the Morristown Line.

• Engineers have completed inspections and crews have restored power to overhead catenary wires and signal systems. As a result, service will be able to resume in a safe manner.



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Posted 11 February 2013 - 12:07 PM

NJ TRANSIT will offer system-wide cross-honoring on Rail, Bus, and Light Rail due to winter weather conditions on Monday, Feb 11.



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