Extra NJ Transit Trains On Raritan Valley Line Friday

NJ Transit will offer extra bus and light rail service including on the Raritan Valley line, beginning Friday for the Memorial Day weekend.

On Friday, May 27:

• Extra outbound trains will operate on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, Raritan Valley, Morris & Essex, and Port Jervis lines starting at approximately 1 p.m.
• One outbound Pascack Valley train (#9653, leaving Hoboken at 2:51 p.m.) will extend its existing service to terminate in Spring Valley.
• Extra buses will operate from the Port Authority Bus Terminal on more than two dozen bus routes starting around noon. Visitnjtransit.com for details.
• All light rail systems will operate on regular weekday schedules.

On Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29:

• The Bay Head-Long Branch shuttle is enhanced to hourly service (8 a.m.-10 p.m.)
• Weekend shuttle service resumes between Toms River and Seaside Park on bus route no. 137. The bus leaves Toms River at 11:25 a.m. with the return departure from Seaside Park at 6:25 p.m. This service runs every weekend and holiday through the end of June, when direct service resumes from New York on bus route no. 137 and Newark bus route no. 67. See schedule for details.
• All light rail systems will operate on regular Saturday/Sunday or Weekend schedules.

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 30:

• Trains will operate on a weekend/major holiday schedule on all lines.
• The Bay Head-Long Branch shuttle is enhanced to hourly service (8 a.m.-10 p.m.)
• Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will operate on a weekend schedule.
• Newark Light Rail will operate on a Saturday schedule.
• River Line will operate on a Sunday schedule.
• Bus schedules vary by route—customers are advised to check their timetables or visit njtransit.com for schedule information. Many routes serving shopping malls will operate on weekend/holiday schedules. Consult timetable for details. NOTE: Buses may be subject to detours and service delays for Memorial Day parades through various towns. See njtransit.com for details.

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