If you are in or around the downtown area this morning -Saturday- expect heavy police activity and emergency responders near the Light Rail Stations as officials have announced a drill.
According to a statement released by NJ Transit, on Saturday, May 12, the New Jersey Transit Police Department’s Office of Emergency Management (NJTPD OEM) will conduct a training exercise near Newark Light Rail’s Atlantic Street Station.
During this time, there will be no service at Atlantic Street and Riverfront Stadium stations from 6 a.m. until approximately 1 p.m.
Please avoid the area for the police exercise.