'EARLY GETAWAY' AND SPECIAL SCHEDULES SET FOR PRESIDENTS' DAY WEEKEND

Kids ride free on NJ TRANSIT this holiday weekend

NEWARK, NJ - NJ TRANSIT trains will operate on a 'weekend/major holiday' schedule on Presidents' Day, Monday, February 20, with additional round trips on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, Raritan Valley and Port Jervis lines, and limited service on the Montclair-Boonton and Pascack Valley lines.

NJ TRANSIT's Family Super Saver Fare, which allows up to two children 11 and under to ride free with each fare-paying adult, will remain in effect from 7 p.m. Friday, February 17 until 6 a.m. Tuesday, February 21.

"Early getaway" rail service on Friday, February 17

On Friday, February 17, NJ TRANSIT will offer 'early getaway' trains between noon and 5 p.m. on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast and Morris & Essex lines for the benefit of customers leaving work early for the holiday weekend. Customers are advised to see timetables or visit www.njtransit.com for details.

Presidents' Day holiday service

On Presidents' Day, Monday, February 20, trains will operate on a 'weekend/major holiday' schedule, with additional round trips on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, Raritan Valley and Port Jervis lines, and limited service on the Montclair-Boonton and Pascack Valley lines, as shown in the timetables. In addition, four Pascack Valley Line trains will depart Hoboken at 2:18 p.m., 4:18 p.m., 5:18 p.m. and 6:20 p.m., stop at Secaucus 10 minutes later, then operate to Spring Valley making all local stops.

Additional trips will operate on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, Raritan Valley and Port Jervis lines. See timetables or visit www.njtransit.com for details.

Holiday bus schedules vary by route-customers are advised to check their timetables or visit www.njtransit.com for schedule information. Newark City Subway will operate on a Saturday schedule; River LINE will operate on a Sunday schedule; and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will operate on a Saturday/Sunday schedule.

Kids Ride Free on NJT

NJ TRANSIT's Family Super Saver Fare, which allows up to two children 11 and under to travel free with each fare-paying adult, will be in effect from 7 p.m. Friday, February 17 until 6 a.m. Tuesday, February 21.

For NJ TRANSIT schedules, fares or information, visit www.njtransit.com or call 1-800-772-2222.

About NJ TRANSIT

NJ TRANSIT is the nation's largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 800,000 daily trips on 240 bus routes, three light rail lines and 11 commuter rail lines. It is the third largest transit system in the country with 162 rail stations, 53 light rail stations and more than 17,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.