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CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES GLADSTONE BRANCH RAIL SERVICE TO RESUME ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 3

All NJ TRANSIT rail lines either fully or partially restored; Customers encouraged to visit njtransit.com for the latest schedule information

November 30, 2012
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NEWARK, NJ — NJ TRANSIT announced today that all NJ TRANSIT rail lines will be running full or modified service starting Monday, December 3 with the Gladstone Branch of the Morris & Essex Lines resuming operations between Gladstone and Hoboken, as well as between Gladstone and New York on a limited basis.  Service along this rail line had been suspended due to the severe damage sustained during Hurricane Sandy. 

Click here for the updated Gladstone Branch and Morris & Essex Lines schedule.   

“This is a major milestone reached in our state’s continuing, post-Sandy recovery.  With the restoration of service on the Gladstone Branch, every one of our rail lines is now offering either limited or full service to our customers,” said Transportation Commissioner and NJ TRANSIT Board Chairman James Simpson.

 

As a result of the impact of Hurricane Sandy, five catenary – overhead wire – poles snapped during the storm.  The poles, which exceed 90 feet in length, are custom-made.  These poles were installed late last week, and more than five miles of overhead wiring was installed along the length of the Gladstone Branch this week. 

Additionally, crews removed the 49 trees that were on the tracks, and have repaired the line’s infrastructure, such as signals and switches. 

“Rebuilding our rail infrastructure and restoring service on all of NJ TRANSIT’s rail lines only further reflects upon the commitment, professionalism and the dedication of our employees,” said NJ TRANSIT Executive Director James Weinstein. “While our work is not done and the damage to our railroad’s power generating infrastructure will still take some time to repair, we have come a long way in a short period of time -- considering the extensive damage inflicted by this storm.  I would again thank our customers for their patience and understanding during this challenging time.”


When service is restored to the Gladstone Branch, NJ TRANSIT will resume its Midtown Direct service into New York and diesel trains into Summit and Hoboken.  Gladstone Branch service will include two Midtown Direct trains during the morning and evening peak periods, with four additional trains serving Summit and/or Hoboken during each peak period.  For information on the Gladstone special schedule, check with www.njtransit.com.

 

Additional Customer Tips

  • Customers utilizing NJ TRANSIT rail or regular NJ TRANSIT bus service are encouraged to consider traveling during off-peak periods to avoid crowds and potential delays.
  • Delays, detours, crowding and other challenges can continue to be expected by customers during system restoration and recovery.
  • For the latest travel information, customers should listen to broadcast traffic reports, visit njtransit.com, or access NJ TRANSIT’s Twitter feed at @NJ_TRANSIT or Facebook page.
  • Additionally, 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.
  • Automated service information is also available by calling (973) 275-5555.

 

About NJ TRANSIT 

 

NJ TRANSIT is the nation's largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 895,000 weekday trips on 261 bus routes, three light rail lines, 12 commuter rail lines and through Access Link paratransit service. It is the second largest transit system in the country with 164 rail stations, 61 light rail stations and more than 19,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.