NJ TRANSIT Rail Resumes Full Service - Beginning Sunday, July 5, 2020

Full Service Restored Consistent with Governor Murphy’s “The Road Back” Initiative

Beginning Monday, July 6, NJ TRANSIT will operate full weekday service for rail, providing added capacity in advance of expected ridership increases. This aligns with “The Road Back”, New Jersey’s roadmap for restoring economic health through public health.

The complete list of “Your Ride to Recovery” guidelines can be found at njtransit.com/recovery

• Regular weekend service on all lines resumes on Sunday, July 5. This includes:
  • The resumption of weekend operation of the 7600-series trains on the NEC
  • The resumption of normal weekend service for the last trains from New York to the Coast Line (3205/7205 and 4705) and from Newark to the RVL (5403/5503), which occurs late Sunday night/early Monday, July 6. Trains 7207, 4707 and 5505 will no longer operate.
• Regular weekday service on all lines – using the schedules in effect before the pandemic (last operated on March 19) – returns on Monday, July 6.
  • In addition, Jersey Avenue Station reopens on Monday, July 6. It had been closed since special schedules went into effect since March 20.
  • Cash will be accepted onboard trains starting July 6.

Travel Advice:

• Before starting your trip, visit njtransit.com for up-to-the-minute service information. 
• Customers are encouraged to download or update the NJ TRANSIT mobile app to set up and receive customized service alert information via push notifications.  Visit the You Tube video for easy instructions on setting up custom push notifications.
• Stay connected to NJ TRANSIT social media during your commute. Search for rail, bus or light rail-specific Twitter accounts for the best information:
• Twitter: @NJTRANSIT
  • @NJTRANSIT_NEC
  • @NJTRANSIT_NJCL
  • @NJTRANSIT_ME
  • @NJTRANSIT_MOBO
  • @NJTRANSIT_MBPJ
  • @NJTRANSIT_PVL
  • @NJTRANSIT_RVL
  • @NJTRANSIT_ACRL
• Facebook:  facebook.com/NJTRANSIT
• YouTube Channel:  TheNewJerseyTransit
• Sign up for the My Transit alert system, which delivers travel advisories for your specific trip to your cell phone via email or text.
• Allow extra time getting to and from your destination. 

• Listen closely to public address announcements at stations for late-breaking service information.

For more information and language assistance, please call NJ TRANSIT Customer Service at (973) 275-5555 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5PM daily.