By: Richard L. Smith
New Jersey Transit will resume regular weekday rail service on Monday, October 6, across the Morris & Essex, Gladstone Branch, and Montclair-Boonton lines, according to a statement released by NJ Transit. (njtransit.com)
For Sunday, October 5, the agency said that regular weekend service will continue on those same lines through the end of the service day. (njtransit.com)
The announcement comes after several days of disruptions tied to a derailment of a non-passenger work train in Summit on September 27, which forced NJ Transit to run reduced service across routes serving Greater Morristown and adjacent areas. (morristowngreen.com)
NJ Transit officials credited maintenance crews and rail operations staff for the rapid repairs.
In the public notice, the agency thanked customers for their patience and urged riders to check for any lingering delays as full infrastructure restoration continues. (njtransit.com)
Commuters should note that a special bridge replacement project is planned for October 11–12, which may lead to service changes between Newark Broad Street and Hoboken. (njtransit.com)
What to Expect:
• Regular weekday schedules on Morris & Essex, Gladstone Branch, Montclair-Boonton beginning October 6
• Weekend service continues uninterrupted through Sunday, October 5
• Possible minor delays as crews finalize signal and track work
Riders are encouraged to stay up to date by visiting NJ Transit’s website, subscribing to mobile alerts, or following their social media channels for any service advisories or adjustments.