North Jersey Coast Line rail service remains suspended in both directions due to an issue preventing the Raritan River Bridge from fully closing. Crews are hard at work on the scene to make the necessary repairs to fully close the bridge and restore service as soon as possible.
1 of 2: North Jersey Coastline rail service is suspended between Penn Station New York and Rahway, operating limited service between Woodbridge and Bay Head due to Amtrak signal issues. Bus service is being provided between Rahway and Woodbridge.
(1/2) Rail service into and out of PSNY is suspended due to Amtrak overhead wire issues in one of the Hudson River tunnels. Midtown Direct trains are being diverted to Hoboken.
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Here's a look at the downed tree on the overhead wires that disrupted service this morning.
@NJTRANSIT
crews removed the tree and service is on or close to schedule.
North Jersey Coast Line rail service is suspended in both directions due to a downed tree near Middletown.<p>
NJ Transit bus and private carriers are accepting NJ Transit rail tickets and passes.
North Jersey Coast Line rail service has resumed in both directions following an earlier issue preventing the Raritan River Drawbridge from fully closing.
Crews continue to work to restore full service after a downed tree caused overhead wire issues near Middletown. North Jersey Coast Line rail service has resumed and is subject to up to 30-minute delays in both directions between Long Branch and Penn Station New York
North Jersey Coast Line rail service is suspended in both directions between Woodbridge and South Amboy due to River Draw Bridge being stuck in the open position. Substitute bus service is being provided.
North Jersey Coast Line rail service is subject to up to 20-minute delays in both directions due to a downed tree in the overhead wires near Middletown.
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Customers should expect possible delays and cancellations tomorrow, May 23 due to residual impacts resulting from crew availability and equipment that was out of position as a result of this evening's earlier service disruption caused by Amtrak's overhead wire issues.
NJ TRANSIT crews working hard to remove a downed tree in the overhead wires in Middletown to restore full service on the
@NJTRANSIT_NJCL
as quickly and safely as possible.
(1/4) Northeast Corridor service is suspended between Trenton and Penn Station New York. North Jersey Coast Line service is suspended between Long Branch and Penn Station New York.
NEC and NJCL customers should continue to standby for Amtrak to resume rail service. We will continue to share updates as new information becomes available.
Rail service into and out of Penn Station New York is suspended due to police activity near Secaucus Junction. NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored by PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken and 33rd Street.
1 of 3: Rail service is suspended into and out of Penn Station New York due to AMTRAK overhead wire issues in Penn Station New York. Midtown Direct trains are being diverted to Hoboken.
NJCL train
#7252
, the 6:37 PM arrival to PSNY is up to 50 minutes late due to congestion, resulting from an earlier pedestrian fatality near North Elizabeth.
Rail service into and out of Penn Station New York is subject to up to 30-minute delays due to Amtrak overhead wire issues in one of the Hudson River tunnels.
North Jersey Coast Line rail service is suspended in both directions between Bay Head and Long Branch due to a motor vehicle strike near Allenhurst. NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes are being cross honored by NJ TRANSIT bus and private carriers.
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Update: Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lLne rail service has resumed in both directions between Penn Station New York, Trenton and Bay Head following earlier Amtrak signal issues.
North Jersey Coast Line rail service resumes eastbound with train
#7252
, the 5:04 PM departure from Long Branch and will be operating on a weekend schedule.
NJCL train
#3512
, the 6:28 PM departure from South Amboy, was cancelled due to equipment availability. Please take train
#3272
, the 6:53 PM departure from South Amboy, making additional stops.
North Jersey Coast Line rail service is suspended in both directions between Manasquan and Point Pleasant Beach due to a downed tree across the tracks near Manasquan. Customers should visit for available alternate service information.
NJCL train
#3514
, the 7:03 PM departure from South Amboy, is cancelled due to equipment availability. Please take train
#3272
, the 6:53 PM departure from South Amboy, making additional stops.
1 of 3 North Jersey Coast Line rail service is suspended in both directions between Penn Station New York and South Amboy Stations due to a derailment near Woodbridge Station.
North Jersey Coastline rail service is suspended between PSNY and Rahway, operating limited service between Woodbridge and Bay Head due to Amtrak signal issues. Bus service is being provided between Rahway and Woodbridge.
(1/2) Rail service into and out of Penn Station New York has resumed and is subject to up to 60-minute delays due to AMTRAK overhead wire issues in one of the Hudson River tunnels. Midtown Direct trains are no longer being diverted to Hoboken.
1 of 2: ATTN RVL Customers: NJT is providing bus shuttles from NPS to Cranford for connecting rail service from Cranford to Raritan making all local stops. Buses are located on Raymond Plaza West, adjacent to taxi lanes.
NJCL train
#3512
, the 6:28 PM departure from South Amboy, is cancelled due to equipment availability resulting from Amtrak signal issues. Please take train
#3270
, departing South Amboy at 6:28 PM and making additional stops.
Rail service into Penn Station New York is suspended due to overhead wire issues in the Hudson River Tunnels. Midtown Direct service is being diverted to Hoboken. NJ TRANSIT bus and private carriers are crossing honoring rail tickets and passes.
1 of 2: Rail service into and out of Penn Station New York is suspended due to a signal issue at Amtrak Portal bridge. NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored by NJ TRANSIT bus and PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken and 33rd ST-NY.
NJCL train
#3281
, the 8:58 PM arrival into Long Branch, is currently delayed due to Amtrak signal issues near Newark International Airport. An update will follow.
(1 of 2) Rail service in and out of Penn Station New York is operating on or close to schedule with residual delays to trains already enroute following earlier Amtrak switch issues near Secaucus.
NJCL train
#3513
, the 5:25pm from PSNY is cancelled Wednesday, 7/24 due to equipment availability. Customers to train
#3267
, the 5:33pm from PSNY making additional stops.
Rail service into and out of Penn Station New York is subject to up to 20-minute delays due to congestion resulting from an earlier disabled Amtrak train in one of the Hudson River tunnels.
Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line rail service is operating on or close to schedule in both directions following an earlier pedestrian fatality at North Elizabeth.
Track 4 at Newark Penn Station has reopened for service after completion of infrastructure renewal by
@Amtrak
that includes new track and concrete ties, refurbishment of the concrete platform, and new safety warning tiles on the platform edge.
NJCL train
#7205
, the 2:39 AM arrival into Long Branch, is currently delayed due to a motor-vehicle on the tracks near Middletown. An update to follow.
Rail service into and out of Penn Station New York is subject to up to 60-minute delays due to Amtrak signal issues near Portal Bridge. NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes are being cross honored by PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken and 33rd Street โ New York.
NEC and NJCL westbound trains track-level boarding/deboarding at Linden due to an Amtrak signal issue. Stair use required to access trains. Customers unable to use stairs should follow crew instructions or use stations w/ accessible services.
NJCL train
#3271
, the 7:41 PM arrival into Long Branch, is up to 1 hour and 45 min. late due Amtrak overhead wire issues in one of the Hudson River tunnels.
(1 of 2) Rail service into and out of Penn Station New York is suspended due to Amtrak Portal Bridge being stuck in the open position. Midtown Direct service is being diverted to Hoboken.
North Jersey Coast Line rail service has resumed in both directions between Bay Head and Long Branch following an earlier motor vehicle strike near Long Branch.
(1/2) North Jersey Coast Line rail service is suspended in both directions between Bay Head and Long Branch due to a motor vehicle strike near Long Branch.
While using
@NJTRANSIT
face coverings are required for all customers on platforms, vehicles & stations to
#SlowtheSpread
. Learn to make your own cloth mask:
NJCL train
#3247
, the 1:43 PM departure from PSNY into Long Branch, was cancelled due to mechanical issues. Please take train
#3251
, the 2:46 PM departure from PSNY.
NJ TRANSIT rail service in and out of Penn Station New York is subject to up to 15-minute delays due to congestion in Penn Station New York resulting from heavy holiday travel.
Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coastline rail service is suspended in both directions due to police activity at North Elizabeth. NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes are being cross honored by NJ TRANSIT bus and private carriers.
North Jersey Coast Line rail service is operating on or close to schedule in both directions between Long Branch and Penn Station New York following earlier overhead wire issues near Middletown.
Crews continue to make improvements at Elizabeth Station with the recent installation of storefront panels as well as brick veneer installation on the station building.
North Jersey Coast Line rail service is suspended in both directions between Woodbridge and South Amboy due to River Draw Bridge being stuck in the open position.
Update : NJCL train
#3514
, the 7:03 PM departure from South Amboy, is cancelled due to equipment availability. Please take train
#3272
, departing South Amboy at 7:03 PM today, 03/27/2024 and making additional stops.
Work has begun on the shaft excavation for the Raritan River Bridge Replacement Project, which will enable the pouring of concrete and help move the project forward. The new bridge will provide additional vertical clearance and reduce the risk of significant service disruptions.
NJCL train
#3515
, the 6:16pm from PSNY, is cancelled Monday 8/5 due to engineer availability. Customers to train
#3275
, the 6:29pm from PSNY making additional stops.
To close this gap, NJ TRANSIT is proposing a systemwide fare adjustment of 15%, effective July 1st. This proposed adjustment, along with savings & revenue enhancements, would allow for a fully funded budget that avoids reducing service levels.
NJCL train
#3511
, the 5:05 PM departure from PSNY, was cancelled due to equipment availability resulting from Amtrak Signal issues. Please take train
#3513
, the delayed 5:29 PM departure from PSNY
2 of 2: NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored on PATH, NJ TRANSIT bus and private carriers. Customers should visit for available alternate service information.
Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line eastbound trains are no longer track-level boarding/deboarding at Rahway and Linden following an earlier Amtrak track condition near Linden.
North Jersey Coast Line rail service is suspended in both directions due to weather-related overhead wire issues. NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored by NJ TRANSIT bus and private carriers.
North Jersey Coast Line rail service is suspended in both directions between Red Bank and Long Branch due to a pedestrian strike near Little Silver. Please visit for available alternate service information.
Update: NJCL train
#4383
, the 9:59 PM departure from Long Branch, is cancelled due to a mechanical issue. Please take train
#4393
, the 12:08 AM departure from Long Branch.