NEW JERSEY: NJ Transit Resumes Regular Schedules Sunday, Warns of Delays During Portal Bridge Testing
NJ Transit says regular weekend rail schedules resume Sunday, but riders could still face delays of up to 20 minutes as single tracking continues during final testing of the new Portal North Bridge.
NJ Transit says its rail service returns to a regular weekend schedule Sunday following the second and final track cutover to the new Portal North Bridge.
The return does not mean every trip will run without delays. The agency warns that trains may be delayed by up to 20 minutes because of single tracking while final testing is completed.
The work transfers active rail traffic from the more than 110-year-old Portal Bridge to the new bridge over the Hackensack River. The cutover includes new track alignments, signaling, power and communications systems, along with testing of safety systems.
Temporary schedules had been in place since October 11. The work reduced rail capacity between Newark and Secaucus and affected trains serving New York Penn Station.
Riders should check their train's current schedule and service alerts before traveling and allow extra time. NJ Transit's Portal Bridge Cutover page carries the latest service information: https://www.njtransit.com/PortalCutover